Named characters

Major entities (proper, common)

FAC

43 home
39 the house/The house
38 there/There
37 the room
23 here
16 the park
12 the Abbey
12 the road
10 the street
10 upstairs/Upstairs

GPE

63 town
9 there
4 the village/The village
4 the country
2 the county
2 this country
2 the metropolis
2 the old place
1 a certain Western county
1 the village of Lobourne

LOC

121 the world/The world
15 the sea
14 earth
13 the water/The water
12 the earth
11 heaven
9 the lake
7 this world
6 the land
6 The woods/the woods

PER

195 the baronet/The baronet
137 sir/Sir
131 his father/His father
109 his son/His son
104 the farmer/The farmer
84 my dear/My dear
75 the lady/The lady
71 men/Men
66 women/Women
61 the boy/The boy

ORG

1 the mad Hamlet mouth and strut !
1 Feverel forces
1 the army
1 his regiment
1 the institution where it appears she was educated , and where they are very fond of her
1 the Immense Debtorship
1 the Law
1 the Church
1 the corps de ballet
1 his legions

VEH

10 the train/The train
7 the cab
4 the boat
4 the carriage/The carriage
3 a cab
2 his boat
1 boats and in carts
1 a cart
1 steam - engines
1 his own vessel

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THE ORDEAL OF [RICHARD FEVEREL]_127-richard

By [George Meredith]_{128-george meredith}

CHAPTER I

Some years ago a book was published under the title of " [The Pilgrim]_{6034-the pilgrim} 's Scrip . "_{[128-george meredith]} It consisted of a selection of original aphorisms by [an anonymous gentleman , who in this bashful manner]_{596-an anonymous gentleman , who in this bashful manner} gave a bruised heart to [the world]_{597-the world} . [He]_{596-an anonymous gentleman , who in this bashful manner} made no pretension to novelty . " [Our]_599-us new thoughts have thrilled dead bosoms , "_{[596-an anonymous gentleman , who in this bashful manner]} [he]_{596-an anonymous gentleman , who in this bashful manner} wrote ; by which avowal it may be seen that youth had manifestly gone from [him]_{596-an anonymous gentleman , who in this bashful manner} , since [he]_{596-an anonymous gentleman , who in this bashful manner} had ceased to be jealous of [the ancients]_{598-the ancients} . There was a half - sigh floating through [his]_{596-an anonymous gentleman , who in this bashful manner} pages for those days of intellectual coxcombry , when ideas come to [us]_599-us affecting the embraces of [virgins]_600-virgins , and swear to [us]_599-us [they]_601-they are [ours]_599-us alone , and [no one else]_{602-no one else} have [they]_601-they ever visited : and [we]_599-us believe [them]_601-they . For an example of [his]_{596-an anonymous gentleman , who in this bashful manner} ideas of the sex [he]_{596-an anonymous gentleman , who in this bashful manner} said : " [I]_{596-an anonymous gentleman , who in this bashful manner} expect that [Woman]_129-woman will be the last thing civilized by [Man]_6035-man . "_{[596-an anonymous gentleman , who in this bashful manner]} Some excitement was produced in the bosoms of [ladies]_603-ladies by so monstrous a scorn of [them]_603-ladies . [One adventurous person]_{604-one adventurous person} betook [herself]_{604-one adventurous person} to [the Heralds ' College]_{605-the heralds ' college} , and there ascertained that a Griffin between two Wheatsheaves , which stood on the title - page of the book , formed the crest of [Sir Austin Absworthy Bearne Feverel]_{130-sir austin} , [Baronet]_606-baronet , of [Raynham Abbey]_{25-raynham abbey} , in [a certain Western county]_{607-a certain western county} folding [Thames]_2-thames : [a man of wealth and honour , and a somewhat lamentable history]_{608-a man of wealth and honour , and a somewhat lamentable history} . The outline of [the baronet]_{609-the baronet} 's story was by no means new . [He]_{596-an anonymous gentleman , who in this bashful manner} had [a wife]_{610-a wife} , and [he]_{596-an anonymous gentleman , who in this bashful manner} had [a friend]_{611-a friend} . [His]_{596-an anonymous gentleman , who in this bashful manner} marriage was for love ; [[his]_{596-an anonymous gentleman , who in this bashful manner} wife]_{612-his wife} was [a beauty]_{613-a beauty} ; [[his]_{596-an anonymous gentleman , who in this bashful manner} friend]_{614-his friend} was [a sort of poet]_{615-a sort of poet} . [[His]_{596-an anonymous gentleman , who in this bashful manner} wife]_{612-his wife} had [his]_{596-an anonymous gentleman , who in this bashful manner} whole heart , and [[his]_{596-an anonymous gentleman , who in this bashful manner} friend]_{614-his friend} all [his]_{596-an anonymous gentleman , who in this bashful manner} confidence . When [he]_{596-an anonymous gentleman , who in this bashful manner} selected [Denzil Somers]_{131-denzil somers} from among [[his]_{596-an anonymous gentleman , who in this bashful manner} college chums]_{618-his college chums} , it was not on account of any similarity of disposition between [them]_{618-his college chums} , but from [his]_{596-an anonymous gentleman , who in this bashful manner} intense worship of genius , which made [him]_{596-an anonymous gentleman , who in this bashful manner} overlook the absence of principle in [his]_{596-an anonymous gentleman , who in this bashful manner} associate for the sake of such brilliant promise . [Denzil]_{131-denzil somers} had a small patrimony to lead off with , and that [he]_{131-denzil somers} dissipated before [he]_{131-denzil somers} left college ; thenceforth [he]_{131-denzil somers} was dependent upon [[his]_{131-denzil somers} admirer]_{619-his admirer} , with whom [he]_{131-denzil somers} lived , filling a nominal post of bailiff to [the estates]_{620-the estates} , and launching forth verse of some satiric and sentimental quality ; for being inclined to vice , and occasionally , and in a quiet way , practising it , [he]_{131-denzil somers} was of course [a sentimentalist]_{621-a sentimentalist} and [a satirist , entitled to lash the Age and complain of human nature]_{622-a satirist , entitled to lash the age and complain of human nature} . [His]_{131-denzil somers} earlier poems , published under the pseudonym of [Diaper Sandoe]_132-lucy , were so pure and bloodless in [their]_623-their love passages , and at the same time so biting in their moral tone , that [his]_{131-denzil somers} reputation was great among [the virtuous , who form the larger portion of the English book - buying public]_{624-the virtuous , who form the larger portion of the english book - buying public} . [Election - seasons]_{625-election - seasons} called [him]_{131-denzil somers} to ballad - poetry on behalf of [the Tory party]_{626-the tory party} . [Dialer]_133-dialer possessed undoubted fluency , but did tittle , though [Sir Austin]_{130-sir austin} was ever expecting much of [him]_133-dialer . [A languishing , inexperienced woman , whose [husband in mental and in moral stature]_{628-husband in mental and in moral stature} is more than the ordinary height above [her]_{627-a languishing , inexperienced woman , whose husband in mental and in moral stature is more than the ordinary height above her , and who , now that her first romantic admiration of his lofty bearing has worn off , and her fretful little refinements of taste and sentiment are not instinctively responded to} , and who , now that [her]_{627-a languishing , inexperienced woman , whose husband in mental and in moral stature is more than the ordinary height above her , and who , now that her first romantic admiration of his lofty bearing has worn off , and her fretful little refinements of taste and sentiment are not instinctively responded to} first romantic admiration of [his]_{131-denzil somers} lofty bearing has worn off , and [her]_{627-a languishing , inexperienced woman , whose husband in mental and in moral stature is more than the ordinary height above her , and who , now that her first romantic admiration of his lofty bearing has worn off , and her fretful little refinements of taste and sentiment are not instinctively responded to} fretful little refinements of taste and sentiment are not instinctively responded to]_{627-a languishing , inexperienced woman , whose husband in mental and in moral stature is more than the ordinary height above her , and who , now that her first romantic admiration of his lofty bearing has worn off , and her fretful little refinements of taste and sentiment are not instinctively responded to} , is thrown into no wholesome household collision with [a fluent man , fluent in prose and rhyme]_{629-a fluent man , fluent in prose and rhyme} . [Lady Feverel]_{134-lady feverel} , when [she]_{134-lady feverel} first entered on [her]_{134-lady feverel} duties at [Raynham]_3-raynham , was jealous of [[her]_{134-lady feverel} husband 's friend]_{630-her husband 's friend} . By degrees [she]_{134-lady feverel} tolerated [him]_{131-denzil somers} . In time [he]_{131-denzil somers} touched [his]_{131-denzil somers} guitar in [[her]_{134-lady feverel} chamber]_{631-her chamber} , and [they]_632-they played [Rizzio]_135-rizzio and [Mary]_136-mary together . " For [I]_132-lucy am not the first who found The name of [Mary fatal]_136-mary ! "_[132-lucy] says a subsequent sentimental alliterative love - poem of [Diaper]_132-lucy 's . Such was the outline of the story . But [the baronet]_{609-the baronet} could fill it up . [He]_{609-the baronet} had opened [his]_{609-the baronet} soul to [these two]_{634-these two} . [He]_{609-the baronet} had been noble Love to [the one]_{635-the one} , and to [the other perfect Friendship]_{636-the other perfect friendship} . [He]_{609-the baronet} had bid [them]_{634-these two} be [brother]_637-brother and sister whom [he]_{609-the baronet} loved , and live a Golden Age with [him]_{609-the baronet} at [Raynham]_3-raynham . In fact , [he]_{609-the baronet} had been prodigal of the excellences of [his]_{609-the baronet} nature , which it is not good to be , and , like [Timon]_137-timon , [he]_{609-the baronet} became bankrupt , and fell upon bitterness . [The faithless lady]_{638-the faithless lady} was of [no particular family]_{639-no particular family} ; [an orphan daughter of [an admiral who educated [her]_{638-the faithless lady} on [his]_{609-the baronet} half - pay]_{641-an admiral who educated her on his half - pay} , and [her]_{638-the faithless lady} conduct struck but at [the man whose name [she]_{638-the faithless lady} bore]_{642-the man whose name she bore} . After five years of marriage , and twelve of friendship]_{640-an orphan daughter of an admiral who educated her on his half - pay , and her conduct struck but at the man whose name she bore . after five years of marriage , and twelve of friendship} , [Sir Austin]_{130-sir austin} was left to [his]_{130-sir austin} loneliness with nothing to ease [his]_{130-sir austin} heart of love upon save [a little baby boy in a cradle]_{643-a little baby boy in a cradle} . [He]_{130-sir austin} forgave [the man]_{644-the man} : [he]_{130-sir austin} put [him]_{644-the man} aside as poor for [his]_{130-sir austin} wrath . [The woman [he]_{130-sir austin} could not forgive]_{645-the woman he could not forgive} ; [she]_{645-the woman he could not forgive} had sinned every way . Simple ingratitude to [a benefactor]_{646-a benefactor} was a pardonable transgression , for [he]_{130-sir austin} was not one to recount and crush [the culprit]_{647-the culprit} under the heap of [his]_{130-sir austin} good deeds . But [her]_{645-the woman he could not forgive} [he]_{130-sir austin} had raised to be [[his]_{130-sir austin} equal]_{648-his equal} , and [he]_{130-sir austin} judged [her]_{645-the woman he could not forgive} as [[his]_{130-sir austin} equal]_{648-his equal} . [She]_{645-the woman he could not forgive} had blackened [the world]_{597-the world} 's fair aspect for [him]_{130-sir austin} . In the presence of [that world]_{651-that world} , so different to [him]_{130-sir austin} now , [he]_{130-sir austin} preserved [his]_{130-sir austin} wonted demeanor , and made [his]_{130-sir austin} features a flexible mask . [Mrs. Doria Forey]_{138-mrs. doria} , [[his]_{130-sir austin} widowed sister]_{652-his widowed sister} , said that [Austin]_{130-sir austin} might have retired from [his]_{130-sir austin} Parliamentary career for a time , and given up gaieties and that kind of thing ; [her]_{138-mrs. doria} opinion , founded on observation of [him]_{130-sir austin} in public and private , was , that the light thing who had taken flight was but a feather on [[her]_{138-mrs. doria} brother]_{653-her brother} 's Feverel - heart , and [his]_{130-sir austin} ordinary course of life would be resumed . There are times when [common men]_{654-common men} can not bear the weight of just so much . [Hippias Feverel]_139-hippias , [one of [[his]_{130-sir austin} brothers]_{656-his brothers}]_{655-one of his brothers} , thought [him]_{130-sir austin} immensely improved by [his]_{130-sir austin} misfortune , if the loss of [such a person]_{657-such a person} could be so designated ; and seeing that [Hippias]_139-hippias received in consequence free quarters at [Raynham]_3-raynham , and possession of the wing of [the Abbey [she]_{655-one of his brothers} had inhabited]_{658-the abbey she had inhabited} , it is profitable to know [his]_{130-sir austin} thoughts . If [the baronet]_{609-the baronet} had given two or three blazing dinners in [the great hall]_{660-the great hall} [he]_{609-the baronet} would have deceived [people]_661-people generally , as [he]_{609-the baronet} did [[his]_{609-the baronet} relatives]_{662-his relatives} and [intimates]_{663-intimates} . [He]_{609-the baronet} was too sick for that : fit only for passive acting . [The nursemaid waking in the night]_{664-the nursemaid waking in the night} beheld [a solitary figure darkening a lamp above [her]_{664-the nursemaid waking in the night} little sleeping charge]_{665-a solitary figure darkening a lamp above her little sleeping charge} , and became so used to the sight as never to wake with a start . One night [she]_{664-the nursemaid waking in the night} was strangely aroused by a sound of sobbing . [The baronet]_{609-the baronet} stood beside the cot in [his]_{609-the baronet} long black cloak and travelling cap . [His]_{609-the baronet} fingers shaded a lamp , and reddened against the fitful darkness that ever and [anon]_667-anon went leaping up the wall . [She]_{664-the nursemaid waking in the night} could hardly believe [her]_{664-the nursemaid waking in the night} senses to see [the austere gentleman]_{668-the austere gentleman} , dead silent , dropping tear upon tear before [her]_{664-the nursemaid waking in the night} eyes . [She]_{664-the nursemaid waking in the night} lay stone - still in a trance of terror and mournfulness , mechanically counting the tears as they fell , one by one . The hidden face , the fall and flash of those heavy drops in the light of the lamp [he]_{609-the baronet} held , [the upright , awful figure , agitated at regular intervals like a piece of clockwork]_{669-the upright , awful figure , agitated at regular intervals like a piece of clockwork} by the low murderous catch of [his]_{609-the baronet} breath : it was so piteous to [her]_{664-the nursemaid waking in the night} poor human nature that [her]_{664-the nursemaid waking in the night} heart began wildly palpitating . Involuntarily [the poor girl]_{670-the poor girl} cried out to [him]_{609-the baronet} , " Oh , [sir]_6036-sir ! "_{[670-the poor girl]} and fell a - weeping . [Sir Austin]_{130-sir austin} turned the lamp on [her]_{664-the nursemaid waking in the night} pillow , and harshly bade [her]_{664-the nursemaid waking in the night} go to sleep , striding from [the room]_{671-the room} forthwith . [He]_{130-sir austin} dismissed [her]_{664-the nursemaid waking in the night} with a purse the next day . Once , when [he]_{609-the baronet} was seven years old , [the little fellow]_{672-the little fellow} woke up at night to see [a lady]_{673-a lady} bending over [him]_{609-the baronet} . [He]_{609-the baronet} talked of this the neat day , but it was treated as a dream ; until in the course of the day [[his]_{609-the baronet} uncle]_{674-his uncle} [Algernon]_140-algernon was driven [home]_675-home from [[Lobourne]_4-lobourne cricket - ground]_{676-lobourne cricket - ground} with a broken leg . Then it was recollected that there was [a family ghost]_{677-a family ghost} ; and , though [no member of [the family]_{679-the family}]_{678-no member of the family} believed in the ghost , [none]_680-none would have given up a circumstance that testified to its existence ; for to possess a ghost is a distinction above titles . [Algernon Feverel]_140-algernon lost [his]_140-algernon leg , and ceased to be [a gentleman in the Guards]_{681-a gentleman in the guards} . Of [the other uncles of [young Richard]_141-richard]_{682-the other uncles of young richard} , [Cuthbert]_142-cuthbert , [the sailor]_{683-the sailor} , perished in a spirited boat expedition against [a slaving negro chief]_{684-a slaving negro chief} up [the Niger]_{5-the niger} . Some of [the gallant lieutenant]_{685-the gallant lieutenant} 's trophies of war decorated [[the little boy]_{686-the little boy} 's play - shed at [Raynham]_3-raynham]_{687-the little boy 's play - shed at raynham} , and [he]_140-algernon bequeathed [his]_140-algernon sword to [Richard]_141-richard , whose hero [he]_141-richard was . [The diplomatist]_{688-the diplomatist} and beau , [Vivian]_143-vivian , ended [his]_{688-the diplomatist} flutterings from flower to flower by making an improper marriage , as is the fate of [many a beau]_{689-many a beau} , and was struck out of the list of [visitors]_690-visitors . [Algernon]_140-algernon generally occupied [[the baronet]_{609-the baronet} 's disused town - house]_{692-the baronet 's disused town - house} , [a wretched being]_{693-a wretched being} , dividing [his]_140-algernon time between horse and card exercise : possessed , it was said , of the absurd notion that [a man who has lost [his]_{694-a man who has lost his balance by losing his leg} balance by losing [his]_{694-a man who has lost his balance by losing his leg} leg]_{694-a man who has lost his balance by losing his leg} may regain it by sticking to the bottle . At least , whenever [he]_140-algernon and [[his]_140-algernon brother]_{695-his brother} [Hippias]_139-hippias got together , [they]_696-they never failed to try whether one leg , or two , stood the bottle best . Much of a puritan as [Sir Austin]_{130-sir austin} was in [his]_{130-sir austin} habits , [he]_{130-sir austin} was too good [a host]_{697-a host} , and too thorough [a gentleman]_{698-a gentleman} , to impose them upon [[his]_{130-sir austin} guests]_{699-his guests} . [The brothers]_{700-the brothers} , and [other relatives]_{701-other relatives} , might do as [they]_696-they would while [they]_696-they did not disgrace the name , and then it was final : [they]_696-they must depart to behold [his]_{130-sir austin} countenance no more . [Algernon Feverel]_140-algernon was [a simple man]_{702-a simple man} , who felt , subsequent to [his]_140-algernon misfortune , as [he]_140-algernon had perhaps dimly fancied it before , that [his]_140-algernon career lay in [his]_140-algernon legs , and was now irrevocably cut short . [He]_140-algernon taught [the boy]_{703-the boy} boxing , and shooting , and the arts of fence , and superintended the direction of [his]_140-algernon animal vigour with a melancholy vivacity . The remaining energies of [Algernon]_140-algernon 's mind were devoted to animadversions on swift bowling . [He]_140-algernon preached it over [the county]_{704-the county} , struggling through laborious literary compositions , addressed to sporting newspapers , on the Decline of Cricket . It was [Algernon]_140-algernon who witnessed and chronicled [young Richard]_141-richard 's first fight , which was with [young Tom Blaize]_144-tom of [Belthorpe Farm]_{6-belthorpe farm} , three years [the boy]_{703-the boy} 's senior . [Hippias Feverel]_139-hippias was once thought to be [the genius of [the family]_{679-the family}]_{706-the genius of the family} . It was [his]_139-hippias ill luck to have strong appetites and a weak stomach ; and , as one is not altogether fit for the battle of life who is engaged in a perpetual contention with [his]_139-hippias dinner , [Hippias]_139-hippias forsook [his]_139-hippias prospects at [the Bar]_{708-the bar} , and , in the embraces of dyspepsia , compiled [his]_139-hippias ponderous work on the Fairy Mythology of [Europe]_7-europe . [He]_140-algernon had little to do with the Hope of [Raynham]_3-raynham beyond what [he]_140-algernon endured from [his]_140-algernon juvenile tricks . [A venerable lady , known as [Great - Aunt Grantley , who had money to bequeath to [the heir]_{710-the heir}]_{145-great - aunt grantley , who had money to bequeath to the heir} , occupied with [Hippias]_139-hippias the background of [the house]_{711-the house}]_{709-a venerable lady , known as great - aunt grantley , who had money to bequeath to the heir , occupied with hippias the background of the house} and shared [her]_{709-a venerable lady , known as great - aunt grantley , who had money to bequeath to the heir , occupied with hippias the background of the house} candles with [him]_139-hippias . [These two]_{634-these two} were seldom seen till the dinner hour , for which [they]_{634-these two} were all day preparing , and probably all night remembering , for [the Eighteenth Century]_{713-the eighteenth century} was [an admirable trencherman , and cast age aside]_{714-an admirable trencherman , and cast age aside} while there was a dish on the table . [Mrs. Doris Foray]_{146-mrs. doris foray} was [the eldest of [the three sisters of [the baronet]_{609-the baronet}]_{716-the three sisters of the baronet}]_{715-the eldest of the three sisters of the baronet} , [a florid affable woman , with fine teeth , exceedingly fine light wavy hair , a Norman nose , and a reputation for understanding men]_{718-a florid affable woman , with fine teeth , exceedingly fine light wavy hair , a norman nose , and a reputation for understanding men} ; and that , with [these practical creatures]_{719-these practical creatures} , always means the art of managing [them]_{719-these practical creatures} . [She]_{146-mrs. doris foray} had married [an expectant younger son of a good family , who deceased before the fulfilment of]_{720-an expectant younger son of a good family , who deceased before the fulfilment of} [his]_{720-an expectant younger son of a good family , who deceased before the fulfilment of} prospects ; and , casting about in [her]_{146-mrs. doris foray} mind the future chances of [[her]_{146-mrs. doris foray} little daughter]_{721-her little daughter} and [sole child]_{722-sole child} , [Clare]_147-clare , [she]_{146-mrs. doris foray} marked down a probability . The far sight , the deep determination , the resolute perseverance of [her]_{146-mrs. doris foray} sex , where [a daughter]_{723-a daughter} is to be provided for and [a man to be overthrown]_{724-a man to be overthrown} , instigated [her]_{146-mrs. doris foray} to invite [herself]_{146-mrs. doris foray} to [Raynham]_3-raynham , where , with [that daughter]_{725-that daughter} , [she]_{146-mrs. doris foray} fixed [herself]_{146-mrs. doris foray} . [The other two Feverel ladies]_{726-the other two feverel ladies} were [the wife of [Colonel Wentworth]_{148-colonel wentworth}]_{727-the wife of colonel wentworth} and [the widow of [Mr. Justice Harley]_{149-mr. harley}]_{728-the widow of mr. justice harley} : and the only thing remarkable about [them]_{726-the other two feverel ladies} was that [they]_{726-the other two feverel ladies} were [mothers of [sons of some distinction]_{730-sons of some distinction}]_{729-mothers of sons of some distinction} . [Austin Wentworth]_150-austin 's story was of that wretched character which to be comprehended , that justice should be dealt [him]_150-austin , must be told out and openly ; which [no one]_{731-no one} dares now do . For a fault in early youth , redeemed by [him]_150-austin nobly , according to [his]_150-austin light , [he]_150-austin was condemned to undergo [the world]_{597-the world} 's harsh judgment : not for the fault for [its]_733-its atonement . " Married [[[his]_150-austin mother]_{6037-his mother} 's housemaid]_{6038-his mother 's housemaid} , "_{[138-mrs. doria]} whispered [Mrs. Doria]_{138-mrs. doria} , with a ghastly look , and a shudder at [young men of republican sentiments]_{734-young men of republican sentiments} , which [he]_150-austin was reputed to entertain . " ' The compensation for Injustice , ' says [the ' Pilgrim 's Scrip]_{6039-the ' pilgrim 's scrip} , ' is , that in [that dark Ordeal]_{6040-that dark ordeal} [we]_6041-we gather the worthiest around [us]_6041-we . "_{[138-mrs. doria]} And [[the baronet]_{609-the baronet} 's fair friend]_{736-the baronet 's fair friend} , [Lady Blandish]_{489-mrs. berry} , and [some few true men]_{737-some few true men} and [women]_738-women , held [Austin Wentworth]_150-austin high . [He]_150-austin did not live with [[his]_150-austin wife]_{612-his wife} ; and [Sir Austin]_{130-sir austin} , whose mind was bent on the future of [our]_740-our species , reproached [him]_150-austin with being barren to posterity , while knaves were propagating . The principal characteristic of [the second nephew]_{741-the second nephew} , [Adrian Harley]_346-adrian , was [his]_346-adrian sagacity . [He]_346-adrian was essentially [the wise youth , both in counsel and in action]_{742-the wise youth , both in counsel and in action} . " In action , "_{[743-the majority]} the " Pilgrim 's Scrip "_{[743-the majority]} observes , " Wisdom goes by majorities . "_{[743-the majority]} [Adrian]_346-adrian had an instinct for [the majority]_{743-the majority} , and , as [the world]_{597-the world} invariably found [him]_346-adrian enlisted in [its]_{597-the world} ranks , [his]_346-adrian appellation of [wise youth]_{745-wise youth} was acquiesced in without irony . [The wise youth]_{746-the wise youth} , then , had [the world]_{597-the world} with [him]_{746-the wise youth} , but [no friends]_{748-no friends} . Nor did [he]_{746-the wise youth} wish for those troublesome appendages of success . [He]_{746-the wise youth} caused [himself]_{746-the wise youth} to be required by [people who could serve [him]_{746-the wise youth}]_{749-people who could serve him} ; feared by [such as could injure]_{750-such as could injure} . Not that [he]_{746-the wise youth} went out of the way to secure [his]_{746-the wise youth} end , or risked the expense of a plot . [He]_{746-the wise youth} did the work as easily as [he]_{746-the wise youth} ate [his]_{746-the wise youth} daily bread . [Adrian]_346-adrian was [an epicurean]_{751-an epicurean} ; one whom [Epicurus]_153-epicurus would have scourged out of [[his]_153-epicurus garden]_{752-his garden} , certainly : an epicurean of [our]_753-our modern notions . To satisfy [his]_346-adrian appetites without rashly staking [his]_346-adrian character , was [the wise youth]_{746-the wise youth} 's problem for life . [He]_346-adrian had no intimates except [Gibbon]_154-gibbon and [Horace]_155-horace , and [the society of these fine aristocrats of literature]_{755-the society of these fine aristocrats of literature} helped [him]_346-adrian to accept humanity as it had been , and was ; [a supreme ironic procession]_{756-a supreme ironic procession} , with laughter of [Gods]_{156-the gods} in the background . Why not laughter of [mortals]_757-mortals also ? [Adrian]_346-adrian had [his]_346-adrian laugh in [[his]_346-adrian comfortable corner]_{758-his comfortable corner} . [He]_346-adrian possessed peculiar attributes of [a heathen God]_{759-a heathen god} . [He]_346-adrian was [a disposer of]_{760-a disposer of} [men]_761-men : [he]_346-adrian was polished , luxurious , and happy at [their]_761-men cost . [He]_346-adrian lived in eminent self - content , as one lying on soft cloud , lapt in sunshine . Nor Jove , nor [Apollo]_157-apollo , cast eye upon the maids of earth with cooler fire of selection , or pursued [them]_761-men in the covert with more sacred impunity . And [he]_346-adrian enjoyed [his]_346-adrian reputation for virtue as something additional . Stolen fruits are said to be sweet ; undeserved rewards are exquisite . The best of it was , that [Adrian]_346-adrian made no pretences . [He]_346-adrian did not solicit the favourable judgment of [the world]_{597-the world} . Nature and [he]_346-adrian attempted no other concealment than the ordinary mask [men]_761-men wear . And yet [the world]_{597-the world} would proclaim [him]_346-adrian moral , as well as wise , and the pleasing converse every way of [[his]_346-adrian disgraced cousin]_{765-his disgraced cousin} [Austin]_{130-sir austin} . In a word , [Adrian Harley]_346-adrian had mastered [his]_346-adrian philosophy at the early age of one - and - twenty . [Many]_766-many would be glad to say the same at that age twice - told : [they]_766-many carry in [their]_766-many breasts a burden with which [Adrian]_346-adrian 's was not loaded . [Mrs. Doria]_{138-mrs. doria} was nearly right about [his]_346-adrian heart . A singular mishap at [his]_346-adrian birth , possibly , or before it had unseated that organ , and shaken it down to [his]_346-adrian stomach , where it was a much lighter , nay , an inspiring weight , and encouraged [him]_346-adrian merrily onward . Throned there it looked on little that did not arrive to gratify it . Already that region was a trifle prominent in the person of [the wise youth]_{746-the wise youth} , and carried , as it were , the flag of [his]_346-adrian philosophical tenets in front of [him]_346-adrian . [He]_346-adrian was charming after dinner , with [men]_761-men or with [women]_738-women : delightfully sarcastic : perhaps a little too unscrupulous in [his]_346-adrian moral tone , but that [his]_346-adrian moral reputation belied [him]_346-adrian , and it must be set down to generosity of disposition . Such was [Adrian Harley]_346-adrian , [another of [Sir Austin]_{130-sir austin} 's intellectual favourites , chosen from [mankind]_771-mankind to superintend the education of [[his]_{130-sir austin} son]_{772-his son} at [Raynham]_3-raynham]_{770-another of sir austin 's intellectual favourites , chosen from mankind to superintend the education of his son at raynham} . [Adrian]_346-adrian had been destined for [the Church]_{8-the church} . [He]_346-adrian did not enter into Orders . [He]_346-adrian and [the baronet]_{609-the baronet} had a conference together one day , and from that time [Adrian]_346-adrian became a fixture in [the Abbey]_{774-the abbey} . [[His]_346-adrian father]_{775-his father} died in [[his]_{130-sir austin} promising son]_{776-his promising son} 's college term , bequeathing [him]_346-adrian nothing but [his]_346-adrian legal complexion , and [Adrian]_346-adrian became stipendiary officer in [[[his]_346-adrian uncle]_{674-his uncle} 's household]_{778-his uncle 's household} . [A playfellow of [Richard]_141-richard 's occasionally , and [the only comrade of [his]_141-richard age that [he]_141-richard ever saw]_{780-the only comrade of his age that he ever saw}]_{779-a playfellow of richard 's occasionally , and the only comrade of his age that he ever saw} , was [Master Ripton Thompson]_158-ripton , [the son of [[Sir Austin]_{130-sir austin} 's solicitor]_{782-sir austin 's solicitor}]_{781-the son of sir austin 's solicitor} , [a boy without a character]_{783-a boy without a character} . [A comrade of some description]_{784-a comrade of some description} was necessary , for [Richard]_141-richard was neither to go to [school]_785-school nor to college . [Sir Austin]_{130-sir austin} considered that [the schools]_{786-the schools} were corrupt , and maintained that [young lads]_{787-young lads} might by parental vigilance be kept pretty secure from [the Serpent]_{159-the serpent} until [Eve]_160-eve sided with [him]_{130-sir austin} : a period that might be deferred , [he]_{130-sir austin} said . [He]_{130-sir austin} had a system of education for [[his]_{130-sir austin} son]_{772-his son} . How it worked [we]_789-we shall see .

CHAPTER II

October , shone royally on [Richard]_141-richard 's fourteenth birthday . The brown beechwoods and golden birches glowed to a brilliant sun . Banks of moveless cloud hung about the horizon , mounded to the west , where slept the wind . Promise of a great day for [Raynham]_3-raynham , as it proved to be , though not in the manner marked out . Already archery - booths and cricketing - tents were rising on [the lower grounds]_{790-the lower grounds} towards [the river]_{791-the river} , whither [the lads of [Bursley]_9-bursley and [Lobourne]_4-lobourne]_{792-the lads of bursley and lobourne} , in [boats and in carts]_{793-boats and in carts} , shouting for a day of ale and honour , jogged merrily to match [themselves]_{792-the lads of bursley and lobourne} anew , and pluck at the lining laurel from each other 's brows , line [manly Britons]_{161-manly britons} . [The whole park]_{794-the whole park} was beginning to be astir and resound with holiday cries . [Sir Austin Feverel]_{130-sir austin} , [a thorough good Tory]_{795-a thorough good tory} , was [no game - preserver]_{796-no game - preserver} , and could be popular whenever [he]_{130-sir austin} chose , which [Sir Males Papworth]_{162-sir males papworth} , on [the other side of [the river]_{791-the river}]_{797-the other side of the river} , a fast - handed Whig and terror to [poachers]_799-poachers , never could be . Half [the village of Lobourne]_{800-the village of lobourne} was seen trooping through [the avenues of [the park]_{802-the park}]_{801-the avenues of the park} . [Fiddlers and gipsies]_{803-fiddlers and gipsies} clamoured at the gates for admission : white smocks , and slate , surmounted by hats of serious brim , and now and then a scarlet cloak , smacking of the old country , dotted the grassy sweeps to the levels . And all the time [the star of these festivities]_{804-the star of these festivities} was receding further and further , and eclipsing [himself]_{130-sir austin} with [[his]_{130-sir austin} reluctant serf [Ripton]_158-ripton , who kept asking what [they]_{803-fiddlers and gipsies} were to do and where [they]_{803-fiddlers and gipsies} were going]_158-ripton , and how late it was in the day , and suggesting that [the lads of [Lobourne]_4-lobourne]_{805-the lads of lobourne} would be calling out for [them]_{803-fiddlers and gipsies} , and [Sir Austin]_{130-sir austin} requiring [their]_{803-fiddlers and gipsies} presence , without getting any attention paid to [his]_{130-sir austin} misery or remonstrances . For [Richard]_141-richard had been requested by [[his]_141-richard father]_{775-his father} to submit to medical examination like [a boor enlisting for [a soldier]_{808-a soldier}]_{807-a boor enlisting for a soldier} , and [he]_141-richard was in great wrath . [He]_141-richard was flying as though [he]_141-richard would have flown from the shameful thought of what had been asked of [him]_141-richard . By - and - by [he]_141-richard communicated [his]_141-richard sentiments to [Ripton]_158-ripton , who said they were those of [a girl]_{809-a girl} : an offensive remark , remembering which , [Richard]_141-richard , after [they]_810-they had borrowed a couple of guns at [[the bailiff]_{811-the bailiff} 's farm]_{812-the bailiff 's farm} , and [Ripton]_158-ripton had fired badly , called [[his]_141-richard friend]_{614-his friend} [a fool]_{814-a fool} . Feeling that circumstances were making [him]_158-ripton look wonderfully like one , [Ripton]_158-ripton lifted [his]_158-ripton head and retorted defiantly , " [I]_158-ripton 'm not ! "_[158-ripton] This angry contradiction , so very uncalled for , annoyed [Richard]_141-richard , who was still smarting at the loss of the birds , owing to [Ripton]_158-ripton 's bad shot , and was really [the injured party]_{815-the injured party} . [He]_141-richard , therefore bestowed the abusive epithet on [Ripton]_158-ripton anew , and with increase of emphasis . " [You]_141-richard sha n't call [me]_158-ripton so , then , whether [I]_158-ripton am or not , "_[158-ripton] says [Ripton]_158-ripton , and sucks [his]_158-ripton lips . This was becoming personal . [Richard]_141-richard sent up [his]_141-richard brows , and stared at [his]_141-richard defier an instant . [He]_141-richard then informed [him]_158-ripton that [he]_141-richard certainly should call [him]_158-ripton so , and would not object to call [him]_158-ripton so twenty times . " Do it , and see ! "_[158-ripton] returns [Ripton]_158-ripton , rocking on [his]_158-ripton feet , and breathing quick . With a gravity of which only [boys]_816-boys and [other barbarians]_{817-other barbarians} are capable , [Richard]_141-richard went through the entire number , stressing the epithet to increase the defiance and avoid monotony , as [he]_141-richard progressed , while [Ripton]_158-ripton bobbed [his]_158-ripton head every time in assent , as it were , to [[his]_158-ripton comrade]_{818-his comrade} 's accuracy , and as a record for [his]_158-ripton profound humiliation . The dog [they]_819-they had with [them]_819-they gazed at the extraordinary performance with interrogating wags of the tail . Twenty times , duly and deliberately , [Richard]_141-richard repeated the obnoxious word . At the twentieth solemn iteration of [Ripton]_158-ripton 's capital shortcoming , [Ripton]_158-ripton delivered a smart back - hander on [Richard]_141-richard 's mouth , and squared precipitately ; perhaps sorry when the deed was done , for [he]_158-ripton was [a kind - hearted lad]_{820-a kind - hearted lad} , and as [Richard]_141-richard simply bowed in acknowledgment of the blow [he]_141-richard thought [he]_141-richard had gone too far . [He]_141-richard did not know [the young gentleman [he]_141-richard was dealing with]_{821-the young gentleman he was dealing with} . [Richard]_141-richard was extremely cool . " Shall [we]_6042-we fight here ? "_{[141-richard]} [he]_141-richard said . " Anywhere [you]_141-richard like , "_[158-ripton] replied [Ripton]_158-ripton . " A little more into [the wood]_{6043-the wood} , [I]_158-ripton think . [We]_6042-we may be interrupted . "_[158-ripton] And [Richard]_141-richard led the way with a courteous reserve that somewhat chilled [Ripton]_158-ripton 's ardour for the contest . On the skirts of [the wood]_{6043-the wood} , [Richard]_141-richard threw off [his]_141-richard jacket and waistcoat , and , quite collected , waited for [Ripton]_158-ripton to do the same . [The latter boy]_{823-the latter boy} was flushed and restless ; older and broader , but not so tight - limbed and well - set . [The Gods]_{156-the gods} , [sole witnesses of [their]_825-their battle]_{824-sole witnesses of their battle} , betted dead against [him]_141-richard . [Richard]_141-richard had mounted the white cockade of [the Feverels]_{163-the feverels} , and there was a look in [him]_141-richard that asked for tough work to extinguish . [His]_141-richard brows , slightly lined upward at the temples , converging to a knot about the well - set straight nose ; [his]_141-richard full grey eyes , open nostrils , and planted feet , and a gentlemanly air of calm and alertness , formed a spirited picture of [a young combatant]_{826-a young combatant} . As for [Ripton]_158-ripton , [he]_158-ripton was all abroad , and fought in school - boy style that is , [he]_158-ripton rushed at [the foe]_{827-the foe} head foremost , and struck like a windmill . [He]_158-ripton was [a lumpy boy]_{828-a lumpy boy} . When [he]_158-ripton did hit , [he]_158-ripton made [himself]_158-ripton felt ; but [he]_158-ripton was at the mercy of science . To see [him]_158-ripton come dashing in , blinking and puffing and whirling [his]_158-ripton arms abroad while the felling blow went straight between [them]_829-them , [you]_830-you perceived that [he]_158-ripton was fighting a fight of desperation , and knew it . For the dreaded alternative glared [him]_158-ripton in the face that , if [he]_158-ripton yielded , [he]_158-ripton must look like what [he]_158-ripton had been twenty times calumniously called ; and [he]_158-ripton would die rather than yield , and swing [his]_158-ripton windmill till [he]_158-ripton dropped . [Poor boy]_{831-poor boy} ! [he]_158-ripton dropped frequently . [The gallant fellow]_{832-the gallant fellow} fought for appearances , and down [he]_158-ripton went . [The Gods]_{156-the gods} favour one of two parties . [Prince Turnus]_{164-prince turnus} was [a noble youth]_{833-a noble youth} ; but [he]_{164-prince turnus} had not [Pallas]_165-pallas at [his]_{164-prince turnus} elbow . [Ripton]_158-ripton was [a capital boy]_{834-a capital boy} ; [he]_158-ripton had no science . [He]_158-ripton could not prove [he]_158-ripton was not [a fool]_{814-a fool} ! When [one]_836-one comes to think of it , [Ripton]_158-ripton did choose the only possible way , and [we]_837-we should all of [us]_837-we have considerable difficulty in proving the negative by any other . [Ripton]_158-ripton came on the unerring fist again and again ; and if it was true , as [he]_158-ripton said in short colloquial gasps , that [he]_158-ripton required as much beating as an egg to be beaten thoroughly , a fortunate interruption alone saved [[our]_837-we friend]_{838-our friend} from resembling that substance . [The boys]_{839-the boys} heard summoning voices , and beheld [Mr. Morton]_{166-mr. morton} of [Poer Hall]_{10-poer hall} and [Austin Wentworth]_150-austin stepping towards [them]_{839-the boys} . A truce was sounded , [jackets]_840-jackets were caught up , guns shouldered , and off [they]_{839-the boys} trotted in concert through the depths of the wood , not stopping till that and [half - a - dozen fields]_{841-half - a - dozen fields} and [a larch plantation]_{842-a larch plantation} were well behind [them]_{839-the boys} . When [they]_{839-the boys} halted to take breath , there was a mutual study of faces . [Ripton]_158-ripton 's was much discoloured , and looked fiercer with its natural war - paint than [the boy]_{703-the boy} felt . Nevertheless , [he]_158-ripton squared up dauntlessly on the new ground , and [Richard]_141-richard , whose wrath was appeased , could not refrain from asking [him]_158-ripton whether [he]_158-ripton had not really had enough . " Never ! "_{[844-the noble enemy]} shouts [the noble enemy]_{844-the noble enemy} . " Well , look here , "_{[141-richard]} said [Richard]_141-richard , appealing to common sense , " [I]_141-richard 'm tired of knocking [you]_{703-the boy} down . [I]_141-richard 'll say [you]_{703-the boy} 're not [a fool]_{814-a fool} , if [you]_{703-the boy} 'll give [me]_141-richard [your]_{703-the boy} hand . "_{[141-richard]} [Ripton]_158-ripton demurred an instant to consult with honour , who bade [him]_158-ripton catch at [his]_158-ripton chance . [He]_158-ripton held out [his]_158-ripton hand . " There ! "_[158-ripton] and [the boys]_{839-the boys} grasped hands and were [fast friends]_{846-fast friends} . [Ripton]_158-ripton had gained [his]_158-ripton point , and [Richard]_141-richard decidedly had the best of it . So , [they]_{839-the boys} were on equal ground . [Both]_847-both , could claim a victory , which was all the better for [their]_{839-the boys} friendship . [Ripton]_158-ripton washed [his]_158-ripton face and comforted [his]_158-ripton nose at [a brook]_{848-a brook} , and was now ready to follow [[his]_158-ripton friend]_{614-his friend} wherever [he]_158-ripton chose to lead . [They]_{839-the boys} continued to beat about for birds . The birds on [the Raynham estates]_{850-the raynham estates} were found singularly cunning , and repeatedly eluded the aim of these prime shots , so [they]_{839-the boys} pushed [their]_{839-the boys} expedition into [the lands of [[their]_{839-the boys} neighbors]_{852-their neighbors}]_{851-the lands of their neighbors} , in search of [a stupider race , happily oblivious of the laws and conditions of trespass]_{853-a stupider race , happily oblivious of the laws and conditions of trespass} ; unconscious , too , that [they]_{839-the boys} were poaching on [the demesne of [the notorious [Farmer Blaize]_{167-farmer blaize}]_{855-the notorious farmer blaize}]_{854-the demesne of the notorious farmer blaize} , [the free - trade farmer under the shield of [the Papworths]_{168-the papworths}]_{856-the free - trade farmer under the shield of the papworths} , [no worshipper of the Griffin between two Wheatsheaves]_{857-no worshipper of the griffin between two wheatsheaves} ; destined to be much allied with [Richard]_141-richard 's fortunes from beginning to end . [Farmer Blaize]_{167-farmer blaize} hated [poachers]_799-poachers , and , especially young chaps poaching , who did it mostly from impudence . [He]_{167-farmer blaize} heard the audacious shots popping right and left , and going forth to have a glimpse at [the intruders]_{859-the intruders} , and observing [their]_{859-the intruders} size , swore [he]_{167-farmer blaize} would teach [[my]_0-i gentlemen]_{860-my gentlemen} a thing , [lords]_861-lords or [no lords]_{862-no lords} . [Richard]_141-richard had brought down a beautiful cock - pheasant , and was exulting over it , when [the farmer]_{863-the farmer} 's portentous figure burst upon [them]_{839-the boys} , cracking an avenging horsewhip . [His]_141-richard salute was ironical . " Havin' good sport , [gentlemen]_{6045-gentlemen} , are [ye]_{6045-gentlemen} ? "_{[141-richard]} " Just bagged a splendid bird ! "_{[141-richard]} [radiant Richard]_141-richard informed [him]_141-richard . " Oh ! "_{[141-richard]} [Farmer Blaize]_{167-farmer blaize} gave an admonitory flick of the whip . " Just let [me]_{167-farmer blaize} clap eye on't , then . "_{[167-farmer blaize]} " Say , please , "_[158-ripton] interposed [Ripton]_158-ripton , who was not blind to doubtful aspects . [Farmer Blaize]_{167-farmer blaize} threw up [his]_{167-farmer blaize} chin , and grinned grimly . " Please to [you]_141-richard , [sir]_6036-sir ? Why , [[my]_{167-farmer blaize} chap]_{6047-my chap} , [you]_141-richard looks as if [ye]_141-richard did n't much mind what come t'yer nose , [I]_{167-farmer blaize} reckon . [You]_141-richard looks [an old poacher]_{6048-an old poacher} , [you]_141-richard do . Tall [ye]_141-richard what ' tis ' ! "_{[167-farmer blaize]} [He]_{167-farmer blaize} changed [his]_{167-farmer blaize} banter to business , " That bird 's mine ! Now [you]_141-richard jest hand [him]_141-richard over , and sheer off , [[you]_141-richard dam young scoundrels]_{6049-you dam young scoundrels} ! [I]_{167-farmer blaize} know [ye]_141-richard ! "_{[167-farmer blaize]} And [he]_{167-farmer blaize} became exceedingly opprobrious , and uttered contempt of the name of [Feverel]_{130-sir austin} . [Richard]_141-richard opened [his]_141-richard eyes . " If [you]_141-richard wants to be horsewhipped , [you]_141-richard 'll stay where y'are ! "_{[863-the farmer]} continued [the farmer]_{863-the farmer} . " [Giles Blaize]_{169-giles blaize} never stands nonsense ! "_{[863-the farmer]} " Then [we]_{865-both boys} 'll stay , "_{[167-farmer blaize]} quoth [Richard]_141-richard . " Good ! so be't ! If [you]_141-richard will have't , have't , [[my]_{167-farmer blaize} men]_{6050-my men} ! "_{[167-farmer blaize]} As a preparatory measure , [Farmer Blaize]_{167-farmer blaize} seized a wing of the bird , on which [both boys]_{865-both boys} flung [themselves]_{865-both boys} desperately , and secured it minus the pinion . " That 's [your]_141-richard game , "_{[863-the farmer]} cried [the farmer]_{863-the farmer} . " Here 's a taste of horsewhip for [ye]_141-richard . [I]_{863-the farmer} never stands nonsense ! "_{[863-the farmer]} and sweetch went the mighty whip , well swayed . [The boys]_{839-the boys} tried to close with [him]_{167-farmer blaize} . [He]_{167-farmer blaize} kept [his]_{167-farmer blaize} distance and lashed without mercy . Black blood was made by [Farmer Blaize]_{167-farmer blaize} that day ! [The boys]_{839-the boys} wriggled , in spite of [themselves]_{839-the boys} . It was like a relentless serpent coiling , and biting , and stinging [their]_{839-the boys} young veins to madness . Probably [they]_{839-the boys} felt the disgrace of the contortions [they]_{839-the boys} were made to go through more than the pain , but the pain was fierce , for [the farmer]_{863-the farmer} laid about from a practised arm , and did not consider that [he]_{863-the farmer} had done enough till [he]_{863-the farmer} was well breathed and [his]_{863-the farmer} ruddy jowl inflamed . [He]_{863-the farmer} paused , to receive the remainder of the cock - pheasant in [his]_{863-the farmer} face . " Take [your]_{863-the farmer} beastly bird , "_{[141-richard]} cried [Richard]_141-richard . " Money , [[my]_{863-the farmer} lads]_{6051-my lads} , and interest , "_{[863-the farmer]} roared [the farmer]_{863-the farmer} , lashing out again . Shameful as it was to retreat , there was but that course open to [them]_{839-the boys} . [They]_{839-the boys} decided to surrender [the field]_{871-the field} . " Look ! [you]_{863-the farmer} big brute , "_{[141-richard]} [Richard]_141-richard shook [his]_141-richard gun , hoarse with passion , " [I]_141-richard 'd have shot [you]_{863-the farmer} , if [I]_141-richard 'd been loaded . Mind if [I]_141-richard come across [you]_{863-the farmer} when [I]_141-richard 'm loaded , [[you]_{863-the farmer} coward]_{6052-you coward} , [I]_141-richard 'll fire ! "_{[141-richard]} The un - English nature of this threat exasperated [Farmer Blaize]_{167-farmer blaize} , and [he]_{167-farmer blaize} pressed the pursuit in time to bestow a few farewell stripes as [they]_{839-the boys} were escaping tight - breeched into [neutral territory]_{872-neutral territory} . At the hedge [they]_{839-the boys} parleyed a minute , [the farmer]_{863-the farmer} to inquire if [they]_{839-the boys} had had a mortal good tanning and were satisfied , for when [they]_{839-the boys} wanted a further instalment of the same [they]_{839-the boys} were to come for it to [Belthorpe Farm]_{6-belthorpe farm} , and there it was in pickle : [the boys]_{839-the boys} meantime exploding in menaces and threats of vengeance , on which [the farmer]_{863-the farmer} contemptuously turned [his]_{863-the farmer} back . [Ripton]_158-ripton had already stocked an armful of flints for the enjoyment of a little skirmishing . [Richard]_141-richard , however , knocked [them]_{839-the boys} all out , saying , " No ! [Gentlemen]_{6045-gentlemen} do n't fling stones ; leave that to [the blackguards]_{6054-the blackguards} . "_{[141-richard]} " Just one shy at [him]_141-richard ! "_[158-ripton] pleaded [Ripton]_158-ripton , with [his]_158-ripton eye on [Farmer Blaize]_{167-farmer blaize} 's broad mark , and [his]_158-ripton whole mind drunken with a sudden revelation of the advantages of light troops in opposition to heavies . " No , "_{[141-richard]} said [Richard]_141-richard , imperatively , " no stones , "_{[141-richard]} and marched briskly away . [Ripton]_158-ripton followed with a sigh . [[His]_158-ripton leader]_{876-his leader} 's magnanimity was wholly beyond [him]_158-ripton . A good spanking mark at [the farmer]_{863-the farmer} would have relieved [Master Ripton]_158-ripton ; it would have done nothing to console [Richard Feverel]_127-richard for the ignominy [he]_127-richard had been compelled to submit to . [Ripton]_158-ripton was familiar with the rod , a monster much despoiled of [his]_158-ripton terrors by intimacy . [Birch]_170-birch - fever was past with [this boy]_{878-this boy} . The horrible sense of shame , self - loathing , universal hatred , impotent vengeance , as if the spirit were steeped in abysmal blackness , which comes upon [a courageous and sensitive youth condemned for the first time to taste this piece of fleshly bitterness]_{879-a courageous and sensitive youth condemned for the first time to taste this piece of fleshly bitterness} , and suffer what [he]_158-ripton feels is a defilement , [Ripton]_158-ripton had weathered and forgotten . [He]_158-ripton was seasoned wood , and took [the world]_{597-the world} pretty wisely ; not reckless of castigation , as [some boys]_{881-some boys} become , nor oversensitive as to dishonour , as [[his]_158-ripton friend and comrade beside [him]_158-ripton]_{882-his friend and comrade beside him} was . [Richard]_127-richard 's blood was poisoned . [He]_127-richard had the fever on [him]_127-richard severely . [He]_158-ripton would not allow stone - flinging , because it was a habit of [his]_158-ripton to discountenance it . Mere gentlemanly considerations has scarce shielded [Farmer Blaize]_{167-farmer blaize} , and certain very ungentlemanly schemes were coming to ghastly heads in the tumult of [his]_158-ripton brain ; rejected solely from their glaring impracticability even to [his]_158-ripton young intelligence . A sweeping and consummate vengeance for the indignity alone should satisfy [him]_158-ripton . Something tremendous must be done ; and done without delay . At one moment [he]_158-ripton thought of killing all [the farmer]_{863-the farmer} 's cattle ; next of killing [him]_{167-farmer blaize} ; challenging [him]_{167-farmer blaize} to single combat with the arms , and according to the fashion of [gentlemen]_{6045-gentlemen} . But [the farmer]_{863-the farmer} was [a coward]_{886-a coward} ; [he]_{863-the farmer} would refuse . Then [he]_158-ripton , [Richard Feverel]_127-richard , would stand by [the farmer]_{863-the farmer} 's bedside , and rouse [him]_{167-farmer blaize} ; rouse [him]_{167-farmer blaize} to fight with powder and ball in [[his]_{167-farmer blaize} own chamber]_{888-his own chamber} , in the cowardly midnight , where [he]_{167-farmer blaize} might tremble , but dare not refuse . " [Lord]_6055-lord ! "_[158-ripton] cried [simple Ripton]_158-ripton , while these hopeful plots were raging in [[his]_158-ripton comrade]_{818-his comrade} 's brain , now sparkling for immediate execution , and anon lapsing disdainfully dark in [their]_890-their chances of fulfilment , " how [I]_158-ripton wish [you]_{818-his comrade} 'd have let [me]_158-ripton notch [him]_{818-his comrade} , [Ricky]_127-richard ! [I]_158-ripton 'm a safe shot . [I]_158-ripton never miss . [I]_158-ripton should feel quite jolly if [I]_158-ripton 'd spanked [him]_{818-his comrade} once . [We]_6056-we should have had the beat of [him]_{818-his comrade} at that game . [I]_158-ripton say ! "_[158-ripton] and a sharp thought drew [Ripton]_158-ripton 's ideas nearer [home]_675-home , " [I]_158-ripton wonder whether [my]_158-ripton nose is as bad as [he]_{818-his comrade} says ! Where can [I]_158-ripton see [myself]_158-ripton ? "_[158-ripton] To these exclamations [Richard]_127-richard was deaf , and [he]_127-richard trudged steadily forward , facing but one object . After tearing through innumerable hedges , leaping fences , jumping dykes , penetrating brambly copses , and getting dirty , ragged , and tired , [Ripton]_158-ripton awoke from [his]_158-ripton dream of [Farmer Blaize]_{167-farmer blaize} and a blue nose to the vivid consciousness of hunger ; and this grew with the rapidity of light upon [him]_158-ripton , till in the course of another minute [he]_158-ripton was enduring the extremes of famine , and ventured to question [[his]_158-ripton leader]_{876-his leader} whither [he]_158-ripton was being conducted . [Raynham]_3-raynham was out of sight . [They]_893-they were a long way down [the valley]_{894-the valley} , miles from [Lobourne]_4-lobourne , in [a country of sour pools , yellow brooks]_{895-a country of sour pools , yellow brooks} , [rank pasturage , desolate heath]_{896-rank pasturage , desolate heath} . Solitary cows were seen ; the smoke of [a mud cottage]_{897-a mud cottage} ; [a cart]_{898-a cart} piled with peat ; a donkey grazing at leisure , oblivious of an unkind world ; geese by [a horse - pond]_{899-a horse - pond} , gabbling as in the first loneliness of creation ; uncooked things that [a famishing boy]_{900-a famishing boy} can not possibly care for , and must despise . [Ripton]_158-ripton was in despair . " Where are [you]_127-richard going to ? "_[158-ripton] [he]_158-ripton inquired with a voice of the last time of asking , and halted resolutely . [Richard]_127-richard now broke [his]_127-richard silence to reply , " Anywhere . "_{[127-richard]} " Anywhere ! "_[158-ripton] [Ripton]_158-ripton took up the moody word . " But ai n't [you]_127-richard awfully hungry ? "_[158-ripton] [he]_158-ripton gasped vehemently , in a way that showed the total emptiness of [his]_158-ripton stomach . " No , "_{[127-richard]} was [Richard]_127-richard 's brief response . " Not hungry ! "_{[127-richard]} [Ripton]_158-ripton 's amazement lent [him]_127-richard increased vehemence . " Why , [you]_127-richard have n't had anything to eat since breakfast ! Not hungry ? [I]_127-richard declare [I]_127-richard 'm starving . [I]_127-richard feel such a gnawing [I]_127-richard could eat dry bread and cheese ! "_{[127-richard]} [Richard]_127-richard sneered : not for reasons that would have actuated a similar demonstration of [the philosopher]_{901-the philosopher} . " Come , "_[158-ripton] cried [Ripton]_158-ripton , " at all events , tell [us]_6057-us where [you]_127-richard 're going to stop . "_[158-ripton] [Richard]_127-richard faced about to make a querulous retort . The injured and hapless visage that met [his]_127-richard eye disarmed [him]_127-richard . [The lad]_{902-the lad} 's nose , though not exactly of the dreaded hue , was really becoming discoloured . To upbraid [him]_{902-the lad} would be cruel . [Richard]_127-richard lifted [his]_127-richard head , surveyed the position , and exclaiming " Here ! "_{[127-richard]} dropped down on [a withered bank]_{903-a withered bank} , leaving [Ripton]_158-ripton to contemplate [him]_{902-the lad} as [a puzzle whose every new move was a worse perplexity]_{904-a puzzle whose every new move was a worse perplexity} .

CHAPTER III

Among [boys]_816-boys there are laws of honour and chivalrous codes , not written or formally taught , but intuitively understood by all , and invariably acted upon by [the loyal]_{906-the loyal} and [the true]_{907-the true} . [The race]_{908-the race} is not nearly civilized , [we]_909-we must remember . Thus , not to follow [[your]_910-your leader]_{911-your leader} whithersoever [he]_{911-your leader} may think proper to lead ; to back out of an expedition because the end of it frowns dubious , and the present fruit of it is discomfort ; to quit [a comrade]_{912-a comrade} on [the road]_{913-the road} , and return [home]_675-home without [him]_{912-a comrade} : these are tricks which [no boy of spirit]_{915-no boy of spirit} would be guilty of , let [him]_{902-the lad} come to any description of mortal grief in consequence . Better so than have [his]_{902-the lad} own conscience denouncing [him]_{902-the lad} sneak . [Some boys who behave boldly enough]_{916-some boys who behave boldly enough} are not troubled by this conscience , and the eyes and the lips of [[their]_{916-some boys who behave boldly enough} fellows]_{917-their fellows} have to supply the deficiency . [They]_{916-some boys who behave boldly enough} do it with just as haunting , and even more horrible pertinacity , than the inner voice , and the result , if the probation be not very severe and searching , is the same . [The leader]_{918-the leader} can rely on the faithfulness of [[his]_{918-the leader} host]_{919-his host} : [the comrade]_{920-the comrade} is sworn to serve . [Master Ripton Thompson]_158-ripton was naturally loyal . The idea of turning off and forsaking [[his]_158-ripton friend]_{614-his friend} never once crossed [his]_158-ripton mind , though [his]_158-ripton condition was desperate , and [[his]_158-ripton friend]_{614-his friend} 's behaviour that of [a Bedlamite]_{923-a bedlamite} . [He]_158-ripton announced several times impatiently that [they]_924-they would be too late for dinner . [[His]_158-ripton friend]_{614-his friend} did not budge . Dinner seemed nothing to [him]_158-ripton . There [he]_158-ripton lay plucking grass , and patting the old dog 's nose , as if incapable of conceiving what a thing hunger was . [Ripton]_158-ripton took half - a - dozen turns up and down , and at last flung [himself]_158-ripton down beside [the taciturn boy]_{926-the taciturn boy} , accepting [his]_158-ripton fate . Now , the chance that works for certain purposes sent a smart shower from the sinking sun , and [the wet]_{927-the wet} sent [two strangers]_{928-two strangers} for shelter in [the lane behind the hedge where [the boys]_{839-the boys} reclined]_{929-the lane behind the hedge where the boys reclined} . [One]_836-one was [a travelling tinker , who lit a pipe and spread a tawny umbrella]_{932-a travelling tinker , who lit a pipe and spread a tawny umbrella} . [The other]_{933-the other} was [a burly young countryman , pipeless and tentless]_{934-a burly young countryman , pipeless and tentless} . [They]_924-they saluted with a nod , and began recounting for [each other]_{935-each other} 's benefit the daylong - doings of the weather , as it had affected [their]_924-they individual experience and followed [their]_924-they prophecies . [Both]_847-both had anticipated and foretold a bit of rain before night , and therefore [both]_847-both welcomed the wet with satisfaction . A monotonous betweenwhiles kind of talk [they]_924-they kept droning , in harmony with the still hum of the air . From the weather theme [they]_924-they fell upon the blessings of tobacco ; how it was [[the poor man]_{938-the poor man} 's friend]_{939-the poor man 's friend} , [his]_{938-the poor man} company , [his]_{938-the poor man} consolation , [his]_{938-the poor man} comfort , [his]_{938-the poor man} refuge at night , [his]_{938-the poor man} first thought in the morning . " Better than [a wife]_{610-a wife} ! "_{[940-the tinker]} chuckled [the tinker]_{940-the tinker} . " No curtain - lecturin ' with a pipe . [Your]_{940-the tinker} pipe an't a shrew . "_{[940-the tinker]} " That be it ! "_{[933-the other]} [the other]_{933-the other} chimed in . " [Your]_{940-the tinker} pipe doan't mak ' [ye]_{940-the tinker} out wi ' all the cash Saturday evenin ' . "_{[933-the other]} " Take one , "_{[940-the tinker]} said [the tinker]_{940-the tinker} , in the enthusiasm of the moment , handing a grimy short clay . [Speed - the - Plough]_{172-speed - the - plough} filled from [the tinker]_{940-the tinker} 's pouch , and continued [his]_{172-speed - the - plough} praises . " Penny a day , and there y'are , primed ! Better than [a wife]_{610-a wife} ? Ha , ha ! "_{[172-speed - the - plough]} " And [you]_{940-the tinker} can get rid of it , if [ye]_{940-the tinker} wants for to , and when [ye]_{940-the tinker} wants , "_[944-tinker] added [tinker]_944-tinker . " So [ye]_{940-the tinker} can ! "_[944-tinker] [Speed - the - Plough]_{172-speed - the - plough} took [him]_{940-the tinker} up . " And [ye]_{940-the tinker} doan't want for to . Leastways , t'other case . [I]_{172-speed - the - plough} means pipe . "_{[172-speed - the - plough]} " And , "_[173-tinker] continued [tinker]_173-tinker , comprehending [him]_{940-the tinker} perfectly , " it do n't bring repentance after it . "_[173-tinker] " Not nohow , [master]_6060-master , it doan't ! And "_{[172-speed - the - plough]} [Speed - the - Plough]_{172-speed - the - plough} cocked [his]_{172-speed - the - plough} eye " it doan't eat up half the victuals , [your]_{940-the tinker} pipe doan't . "_{[172-speed - the - plough]} Here [the honest yeoman]_{945-the honest yeoman} gesticulated [his]_{945-the honest yeoman} keen sense of a clincher , which [the tinker]_{940-the tinker} acknowledged ; and having , so to speak , sealed up the subject by saying the best thing that could be said , [the two]_{947-the two} smoked for some time in silence to the drip and patter of the shower . [Ripton]_158-ripton solaced [his]_158-ripton wretchedness by watching [them]_{947-the two} through the briar hedge . [He]_158-ripton saw [the tinker]_{940-the tinker} stroking a white cat , and appealing to [her]_949-her , every now and then , as [his]_158-ripton missus , for an opinion or a confirmation ; and [he]_158-ripton thought that a curious sight . [Speed - the - Plough]_{172-speed - the - plough} was stretched at full length , with [his]_{172-speed - the - plough} boots in the rain , and [his]_{172-speed - the - plough} head amidst [the tinker]_{940-the tinker} 's pots , smoking , profoundly contemplative . The minutes seemed to be taken up alternately by the grey puffs from [their]_{947-the two} mouths . It was [the tinker who renewed the colloquy]_{951-the tinker who renewed the colloquy} . Said [he]_{940-the tinker} , " Times is bad ! "_{[940-the tinker]} [[His]_{940-the tinker} companion]_{952-his companion} assented , " Sure - ly ! "_{[952-his companion]} " But it somehow comes round right , "_{[940-the tinker]} resumed [the tinker]_{940-the tinker} . " Why , look here . Where 's the good o ' moping ? [I]_{940-the tinker} sees it all come round right and tight . Now [I]_{940-the tinker} travels about . [I]_{940-the tinker} 've got [my]_{940-the tinker} beat . ' [Casion]_174-casion calls [me]_{940-the tinker} t'other day to [Newcastle]_11-newcastle ! [Eh]_6061-eh ? "_{[940-the tinker]} " Coals ! "_{[172-speed - the - plough]} ejaculated [Speed - the - Plough]_{172-speed - the - plough} sonorously . " Coals ! "_{[940-the tinker]} echoed [the tinker]_{940-the tinker} . " [You]_{940-the tinker} ask what [I]_{940-the tinker} goes [there]_6062-there for , mayhap ? Never [you]_{940-the tinker} mind . [One]_836-one sees a mort o ' life in [my]_{940-the tinker} trade . Not for coals it is n't . And [I]_{940-the tinker} do n't carry 'em [there]_6062-there , neither . Anyhow , [I]_{940-the tinker} comes back . [London]_12-london 's [my]_{940-the tinker} mark . Says [I]_{940-the tinker} , [I]_{940-the tinker} 'll see a bit o ' [the sea]_{6065-the sea} , and steps aboard [a collier]_{6066-a collier} . [We]_6067-we were as nigh wrecked as [the prophet Paul]_{6068-the prophet paul} . "_{[940-the tinker]} " A who 's [him]_{6068-the prophet paul} ? "_{[933-the other]} [the other]_{933-the other} wished to know . " Read [your]_{940-the tinker} Bible , "_{[940-the tinker]} said [the tinker]_{940-the tinker} . " [We]_6067-we pitched and tossed ' tain't that game at [sea]_6069-sea ' tis on [land]_6070-land , [I]_{940-the tinker} can tell [ye]_{940-the tinker} ! [I]_{940-the tinker} thinks , down [we]_6067-we 're a - going say [your]_{940-the tinker} prayers , [Bob Tiles]_{175-bob tiles} ! That was a night , to be sure ! But [God]_176-god 's above the devil , and here [I]_{940-the tinker} am , [ye]_{940-the tinker} see . "_{[940-the tinker]} [Speed - the - Plough]_{172-speed - the - plough} lurched round on [his]_{172-speed - the - plough} elbow and regarded [him]_{172-speed - the - plough} indifferently . " [D'ye]_6071-d'ye call [that doctrin]_{6072-that doctrin} ' ? [He]_{172-speed - the - plough} bean't al'ays , or [I]_{940-the tinker} shoo'n't be scrapin ' [my]_{940-the tinker} heels wi ' nothin' to do , and , what 's warse , nothin' to eat . Why , look heer . Luck 's luck , and bad luck 's the con - trary . [Varmer Bollop]_{13-varmer bollop} , t'other day , has 's rick burnt down . Next night [his]_{13-varmer bollop} gran'ry 's burnt . What do [he]_{13-varmer bollop} tak ' and go and do ? [He]_{13-varmer bollop} takes and goes and hangs unsel ' , and turns [us]_6073-us out of [his]_{13-varmer bollop} employ . God warn't above the devil then , [I]_{940-the tinker} thinks , or [I]_{940-the tinker} ca n't make out the reckonin ' . "_{[940-the tinker]} [The tinker]_{940-the tinker} cleared [his]_{940-the tinker} throat , and said it was a bad case . " And a darn'd bad case . [I]_{172-speed - the - plough} 'll tak ' [my]_{172-speed - the - plough} oath on't ! "_{[172-speed - the - plough]} cried [Speed - the - Plough]_{172-speed - the - plough} . " Well , look heer ! [Heer]_6074-heer 's another darn'd bad case . [I]_{172-speed - the - plough} threshed for [Varmer Blaize Blaize]_{178-varmer blaize} o ' Beltharpe afore [I]_{172-speed - the - plough} goes to [Varmer Bollop]_{13-varmer bollop} . [Varmer Blaize]_{178-varmer blaize} misses pilkins . [He]_{178-varmer blaize} swears [[our]_6073-us chaps]_{6075-our chaps} steals pilkins . ' Twarn't [me]_{172-speed - the - plough} steals ['em]_6074-heer . What do [he]_{178-varmer blaize} tak ' and go and do ? [He]_{178-varmer blaize} takes and tarns [us]_6073-us off , [me]_{172-speed - the - plough} and another , neck and crop , to scuffle about and starve , for all [he]_{178-varmer blaize} keers . God warn't above the devil then , [I]_{172-speed - the - plough} thinks . Not nohow , as [I]_{172-speed - the - plough} can see ! "_{[172-speed - the - plough]} [The tinker]_{940-the tinker} shook [his]_{940-the tinker} head , and said that was a bad case also . " And [you]_{940-the tinker} ca n't mend it , "_{[172-speed - the - plough]} added [Speed - the - Plough]_{172-speed - the - plough} . " It 's bad , and there it be . But [I]_{172-speed - the - plough} 'll tell [ye]_{940-the tinker} what , [master]_6060-master . Bad wants payin ' for . "_{[172-speed - the - plough]} [He]_{940-the tinker} nodded and winked mysteriously . " Bad has [its]_6077-its wages as well 's honest work , [I]_{940-the tinker} 'm thinkin ' . [Varmer Bollop]_{13-varmer bollop} [I]_{940-the tinker} do n't owe no grudge to : [Varmer Blaize]_{178-varmer blaize} [I]_{940-the tinker} do . And [I]_{940-the tinker} shud like to stick a Lucifer in [his]_{178-varmer blaize} rick some dry windy night . "_{[940-the tinker]} [Speed - the - Plough]_{172-speed - the - plough} screwed up an eye villainously . " [He]_{178-varmer blaize} wants hittin ' in the wind , jest where the pocket is , [master]_6060-master , do [Varmer Blaize]_{178-varmer blaize} , and [he]_{178-varmer blaize} 'll cry out ' O Lor ' ! ' [Varmer Blaize]_{178-varmer blaize} will . [You]_6060-master wo n't get the better o ' [Varmer Blaize]_{178-varmer blaize} by no means , as [I]_{172-speed - the - plough} makes out , if [ye]_6060-master doan't hit into [him]_{178-varmer blaize} jest there . "_{[172-speed - the - plough]} [The tinker]_{940-the tinker} sent a rapid succession of white clouds from [his]_{940-the tinker} mouth , and said that would be taking the devil 's side of a bad case . [Speed - the - Plough]_{172-speed - the - plough} observed energetically that , if [Farmer Blaize]_{167-farmer blaize} was on the other , [he]_{167-farmer blaize} should be on that side . There was [a young gentleman close by]_{960-a young gentleman close by} , who thought with [him]_{167-farmer blaize} . The hope of [Raynham]_3-raynham had lent a careless half - compelled attention to the foregoing dialogue , wherein [a common labourer]_{961-a common labourer} and [a travelling tinker]_{962-a travelling tinker} had propounded and discussed one of the most ancient theories of transmundane dominion and influence on mundane affairs . [He]_{940-the tinker} now started to [his]_{940-the tinker} feet , and came tearing through the briar hedge , calling out for one of [them]_963-them to direct [them]_963-them [the nearest road to [Bursley]_9-bursley]_{964-the nearest road to bursley} . [The tinker]_{940-the tinker} was kindling preparations for [his]_{940-the tinker} tea , under the tawny umbrella . A loaf was set forth , oh which [Ripton]_158-ripton 's eyes , stuck in the edge , fastened ravenously . [Speed - the - Plough]_{172-speed - the - plough} volunteered information that [Bursley]_9-bursley was a good three mile from where [they]_963-them stood , and a good eight mile from [Lobourne]_4-lobourne . " [I]_127-richard 'll give [you]_{940-the tinker} half - a - crown for that loaf , [[my]_127-richard good fellow]_{6079-my good fellow} , "_{[127-richard]} said [Richard]_127-richard to [the tinker]_{940-the tinker} . " It 's a bargain ; "_{[127-richard]} quoth [the tinker]_{940-the tinker} , " eh , [missus]_6080-missus ? "_{[940-the tinker]} [His]_{940-the tinker} cat replied by humping [her]_968-her back at the dog . The half - crown was tossed down , and [Ripton]_158-ripton , who had just succeeded in freeing [his]_158-ripton limbs from [the briar , prickly as a hedgehog]_{969-the briar , prickly as a hedgehog} , collared the loaf . " [Those young squires]_{6081-those young squires} be sharp - set , and no mistake , "_{[940-the tinker]} said [the tinker]_{940-the tinker} to [[his]_{940-the tinker} companion]_{952-his companion} . " Come ! [we]_6082-we 'll to [Bursley]_9-bursley after ['em]_6083-'em , and talk it out over a pot o ' beer . "_{[940-the tinker]} [Speed - the - Plough]_{172-speed - the - plough} was nothing loath , and in a short time [they]_972-they were following [the two lads]_{973-the two lads} on [the road]_{913-the road} to [Bursley]_9-bursley , while a horizontal blaze shot across the autumn and from the Western edge of the rain - cloud .

CHAPTER IV

Search for [the missing boys]_{975-the missing boys} had been made everywhere over [Raynham]_3-raynham , and [Sir Austin]_{130-sir austin} was in grievous discontent . [None]_180-none had seen [them]_{975-the missing boys} save [Austin Wentworth]_150-austin and [Mr. Morton]_{166-mr. morton} . [The baronet]_{609-the baronet} sat construing [their]_972-they account of the flight of [the lads]_{977-the lads} when [they]_{977-the lads} were hailed , and resolved it into an act of rebellion on the part of [[his]_{609-the baronet} son]_{772-his son} . At dinner [he]_{609-the baronet} drank [the young heir]_{979-the young heir} 's health in ominous silence . [Adrian Harley]_346-adrian stood up in [his]_346-adrian place to propose the health . [His]_346-adrian speech was a fine piece of rhetoric . [He]_346-adrian warmed in it till , after the Ciceronic model , inanimate objects were personified , and [Richard]_127-richard 's table - napkin and vacant chair were invoked to follow the steps of [a peerless father]_{980-a peerless father} , and uphold with [his]_{980-a peerless father} dignity the honour of [the Feverels]_{163-the feverels} . [Austin Wentworth]_150-austin , whom [a soldier]_{808-a soldier} 's death compelled to take [[his]_150-austin father]_{775-his father} 's place in support of the toast , was tame after such magniloquence . But the reply , the thanks which [young Richard]_127-richard should have delivered in person were not forthcoming . [Adrian]_346-adrian 's oratory had given but a momentary life to napkin and chair . The company of [honoured friends]_{983-honoured friends} , and [aunts]_984-aunts and [uncles]_985-uncles , [remotest cousins]_{986-remotest cousins} , were glad to disperse and seek amusement in music and tea . [Sir Austin]_{130-sir austin} did [his]_{130-sir austin} utmost to be hospitable cheerful , and requested [them]_987-them to dance . If [he]_{130-sir austin} had desired [them]_987-them to laugh [he]_{130-sir austin} would have been obeyed , and in as hearty a manner . " How triste ! "_{[138-mrs. doria]} said [Mrs. Doria Forey]_{138-mrs. doria} to [[Lobourne]_181-lobourne 's curate]_{988-lobourne 's curate} , as that most enamoured automaton went through [his]_{988-lobourne 's curate} paces beside [her]_{138-mrs. doria} with professional stiffness . " [One who does not suffer]_{6084-one who does not suffer} can hardly assent , "_{[989-the curate]} [the curate]_{989-the curate} answered , basking in [her]_{138-mrs. doria} beams . " Ah , [you]_{130-sir austin} are good ! "_{[990-the lady]} exclaimed [the lady]_{990-the lady} . " Look at [[my]_{990-the lady} [Clare]_147-clare]_{6085-my clare} . [She]_{6085-my clare} will not dance on [[her]_{6085-my clare} cousin]_{6086-her cousin} 's birthday with [anyone but [him]_{6086-her cousin}]_{6087-anyone but him} . What are [we]_6088-we to do to enliven [these people]_{6089-these people} ? "_{[990-the lady]} " Alas , [madam]_6090-madam ! [you]_6090-madam can not do for all what [you]_6090-madam do for [one]_836-one , "_{[989-the curate]} [the curate]_{989-the curate} sighed , and wherever [she]_{138-mrs. doria} wandered in discourse , drew [her]_{138-mrs. doria} back with silken strings to gaze on [his]_{989-the curate} enamoured soul . [He]_{989-the curate} was [the only gratified stranger present]_{992-the only gratified stranger present} . [The others]_{993-the others} had designs on [the young heir]_{979-the young heir} . [Lady Attenbury]_{182-lady attenbury} of [Longford House]_{14-longford house} had brought [her]_{182-lady attenbury} highly - polished specimen of market - ware , [the Lady Juliana Jaye]_{183-the lady juliana jaye} , for a first introduction to [him]_{989-the curate} , thinking [he]_{989-the curate} had arrived at an age to estimate and pine for [her]_{182-lady attenbury} black eyes and pretty pert mouth . [The Lady Juliana]_{183-the lady juliana jaye} had to pair off with [a dapper Papworth]_{995-a dapper papworth} , and [[her]_{183-the lady juliana jaye} mama]_{996-her mama} was subjected to the gallantries of [Sir Miles]_{184-sir miles} , who talked [land]_6070-land and [steam - engines]_{998-steam - engines} to [her]_{996-her mama} till [she]_{996-her mama} was sick , and had to be impertinent in self - defence . [Lady Blandish]_{489-mrs. berry} , [the delightful widow]_{999-the delightful widow} , sat apart with [Adrian]_346-adrian , and enjoyed [his]_346-adrian sarcasms on the company . By ten at night the poor show ended , and [the rooms]_{1000-the rooms} were dark , dark as the prognostics multitudinously hinted by [the disappointed and chilled guests]_{1001-the disappointed and chilled guests} concerning the probable future of the hope of [Raynham]_3-raynham . [Little Clare]_147-clare kissed [[her]_{183-the lady juliana jaye} mama]_{996-her mama} , curtsied to [the lingering curate]_{1003-the lingering curate} , and went to bed like [a very good girl]_{1004-a very good girl} . Immediately [the maid]_{1005-the maid} had departed , [little Clare]_147-clare deliberately exchanged night , attire for that of day . [She]_{183-the lady juliana jaye} was noted as [an obedient child]_{1006-an obedient child} . [Her]_{183-the lady juliana jaye} light was allowed to burn in [[her]_{183-the lady juliana jaye} room]_{1007-her room} for half - an - hour , to counteract [her]_{183-the lady juliana jaye} fears of the dark . [She]_{183-the lady juliana jaye} took the light , and stole on tiptoe to [[Richard]_127-richard 's room]_{1008-richard 's room} . No [Richard]_127-richard was [there]_6062-there . [She]_{183-the lady juliana jaye} peeped in further and further . A trifling agitation of the curtains shot [her]_{183-the lady juliana jaye} back through the door and along [the passage]_{1010-the passage} to [[her]_{183-the lady juliana jaye} own bedchamber]_{1011-her own bedchamber} with extreme expedition . [She]_{183-the lady juliana jaye} was not much alarmed , but feeling guilty [she]_{183-the lady juliana jaye} was on [her]_{183-the lady juliana jaye} guard . In a short time [she]_{183-the lady juliana jaye} was prowling about [the passages]_{1012-the passages} again . [Richard]_127-richard had slighted and offended [the little lady]_{1013-the little lady} , and was to be asked whether [he]_127-richard did not repent such conduct toward [[his]_127-richard cousin]_{1014-his cousin} ; not to be asked whether [he]_127-richard had forgotten to receive [his]_127-richard birthday kiss from [her]_{1013-the little lady} ; for , if [he]_127-richard did not choose to remember that , [Miss Clare]_147-clare would never remind [him]_127-richard of it , and to - night should be [his]_127-richard last chance of a reconciliation . Thus [she]_{1013-the little lady} meditated , sitting on a stair , and presently heard [Richard]_127-richard 's voice below in [the hall]_{1015-the hall} , shouting for supper . " [Master Richard]_186-richard has returned , "_[187-benson] [old Benson]_187-benson [the butler]_{1016-the butler} tolled out intelligence to [Sir Austin]_186-richard . " Well ? "_{[609-the baronet]} said [the baronet]_{609-the baronet} . " [He]_127-richard complains of being hungry , "_{[1016-the butler]} [the butler]_{1016-the butler} hesitated , with a look of solemn disgust . " Let [him]_127-richard eat . "_{[1016-the butler]} [Heavy Benson]_187-benson hesitated still more as [he]_187-benson announced that [the boy]_{703-the boy} had called for wine . It was an unprecedented thing . [Sir Austin]_186-richard 's brows were portending an arch , but [Adrian]_346-adrian suggested that [he]_346-adrian wanted possibly to drink [his]_346-adrian birthday , and claret was conceded . [The boys]_{839-the boys} were in the vortex of a partridge - pie when [Adrian]_346-adrian strolled in to [them]_{839-the boys} . [They]_{839-the boys} had now changed characters . [Richard]_186-richard was uproarious . [He]_186-richard drank a health with every glass ; [his]_186-richard cheeks were flushed and [his]_186-richard eyes brilliant . [Ripton]_158-ripton looked very much like [a rogue on the tremble of detection]_{1021-a rogue on the tremble of detection} , but [his]_158-ripton honest hunger and the partridge - pie shielded [him]_158-ripton awhile from [Adrian]_346-adrian 's scrutinizing glance . [Adrian]_346-adrian saw there was matter for study , if it were only on [Master Ripton]_158-ripton 's betraying nose , and sat down to hear and mark . " Good sport , [gentlemen]_{6045-gentlemen} , [I]_346-adrian trust to hear ? "_[346-adrian] [he]_346-adrian began [his]_346-adrian quiet banter , and provoked a loud peal of laughter from [Richard]_186-richard . " Ha , ha ! [I]_186-richard say , [Rip]_188-rip : ' Havin' good sport , [gentlemen]_{6045-gentlemen} , are [ye]_{6045-gentlemen} ? ' [You]_{6045-gentlemen} remember [the farmer]_{863-the farmer} ! [Your]_{6045-gentlemen} health , [parson]_6095-parson ! [We]_6096-we have n't had [our]_6096-we sport yet . [We]_6096-we 're going to have some first - rate sport . Oh , well ! [we]_6096-we have n't much show of birds . [We]_6096-we shot for pleasure , and returned them to [the proprietors]_{6097-the proprietors} . [You]_6095-parson 're fond of game , [parson]_6095-parson ! [Ripton]_158-ripton is a dead shot in what [Cousin Austin]_{189-cousin austin} calls [the Kingdom of ' would - have - done ' and ' might - have - been]_{6099-the kingdom of ' would - have - done ' and ' might - have - been} . ' Up went the birds , and cries [Rip]_188-rip , ' [I]_186-richard 've forgotten to load ! ' Oh , ho ! [Rip]_188-rip ! some more claret . Do just leave that nose of [yours]_{6045-gentlemen} alone . [Your]_{6045-gentlemen} health , [Ripton Thompson]_158-ripton ! The birds had n't the decency to wait for [him]_158-ripton , and so , [parson]_6095-parson , it 's [their]_6101-their fault , and not [Rip]_188-rip 's , [you]_6095-parson have n't a dozen brace at [your]_6095-parson feet . What have [you]_6095-parson been doing at [home]_675-home , [Cousin Rady]_{190-cousin rady} ? "_{[186-richard]} " Playing Hamlet , in the absence of [the Prince of [Denmark]_15-denmark]_{6103-the prince of denmark} . The day without [you]_6095-parson , [[my]_132-lucy dear boy]_{6104-my dear boy} , must be dull , [you]_6095-parson know . "_[132-lucy] " ' [He]_188-rip speaks : can [I]_132-lucy trust what [he]_188-rip says is sincere ? There 's an edge to [his]_188-rip smile that cuts much like a sneer . ' "_[132-lucy] [Sandoe]_132-lucy 's poems ! [You]_1022-you know the couplet , [Mr. Rady]_191-rady . Why should n't [I]_0-i quote [Sandoe]_132-lucy ? [You]_1022-you know [you]_1022-you like [him]_1023-him , [Rady]_191-rady . But , if [you]_1022-you 've missed [me]_0-i , [I]_0-i 'm sorry . [Rip]_188-rip and [I]_0-i have had a beautiful day . [We]_1024-we 've made [new acquaintances]_{1025-new acquaintances} . [We]_1024-we 've seen [the world]_{597-the world} . [I]_0-i 'm the monkey that has seen [the world]_{597-the world} , and [I]_0-i 'm going to tell [you]_1022-you all about it . First , there 's [a gentleman who takes a rifle for a fowling - piece]_{1028-a gentleman who takes a rifle for a fowling - piece} . Next , there 's [a farmer who warns [everybody]_{1030-everybody} , [gentleman]_{1031-gentleman} and [beggar]_1032-beggar , off [[his]_{1029-a farmer who warns everybody , gentleman and beggar , off his premises . next , there 's a tinker and a ploughman , who think that god is always fighting with the devil which shall command the kingdoms of the earth} premises]_{1033-his premises} . Next , there 's [a tinker]_{1034-a tinker} and a ploughman , who think that [God]_176-god is always fighting with the devil which shall command [the kingdoms of [the earth]_{1036-the earth}]_{1035-the kingdoms of the earth}]_{1029-a farmer who warns everybody , gentleman and beggar , off his premises . next , there 's a tinker and a ploughman , who think that god is always fighting with the devil which shall command the kingdoms of the earth} . [The tinker]_{940-the tinker} 's for [God]_176-god , and [the ploughman]_{1038-the ploughman} " "_{[1038-the ploughman]} [I]_0-i 'll drink [your]_1022-you health , [Ricky]_186-richard , " said [Adrian]_346-adrian , interrupting . "_{[186-richard]} Oh , [I]_0-i forgot , [parson]_6095-parson ; [I]_0-i mean no harm , [Adrian]_346-adrian . [I]_0-i 'm only telling what [I]_0-i 've heard . " "_[0-i] No harm , [[my]_0-i dear boy]_{6104-my dear boy} , " returned [Adrian]_346-adrian . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i 'm perfectly aware that [Zoroaster]_{192-zoroaster} is not dead . [You]_{6104-my dear boy} have been listening to a common creed . Drink [the Fire - worshippers]_{1041-the fire - worshippers} , if [you]_{6104-my dear boy} will . " "_{[6104-my dear boy]} Here 's to [Zoroaster]_{192-zoroaster} , then ! " cried [Richard]_186-richard . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i say , [Rippy]_193-rippy ! [we]_1042-we 'll drink [the Fire - worshippers]_{1041-the fire - worshippers} to - night wo n't [we]_1042-we ? " A fearful conspiratorial frown , that would not have disgraced [Guido Fawkes]_{194-guido fawkes} , was darted back from the plastic features of [Master Ripton]_158-ripton . [Richard]_186-richard gave [his]_186-richard lungs loud play . "_[1042-we] Why , what did [you]_193-rippy say about [Blaizes]_195-blaizes , [Rippy]_193-rippy ? Did n't [you]_193-rippy say it was fun ? " Another hideous and silencing frown was [Ripton]_158-ripton 's answer . [Adrian]_346-adrian matched [the innocent youths]_{6105-the innocent youths} , and knew that there was talking under the table . "_[193-rippy] See , " thought [he]_0-i , "_{[878-this boy]} [this boy]_{878-this boy} has tasted [his]_{878-this boy} first scraggy morsel of life today , and already [he]_{878-this boy} talks like [an old stager]_{1045-an old stager} , and has , if [I]_0-i mistake not , been acting too . [[My]_0-i respected chief]_{1046-my respected chief} , " [he]_0-i apostrophized [Sir Austin]_186-richard , "_{[1046-my respected chief]} combustibles are only the more dangerous for [compression]_{1047-compression} . [This boy]_{878-this boy} will be ravenous for Earth when [he]_{878-this boy} is let loose , and very soon make [his]_{878-this boy} share of it look as foolish as yonder game - pie ! " a prophecy [Adrian]_346-adrian kept to [himself]_346-adrian . [Uncle Algernon]_196-algernon shambled in to see [[his]_196-algernon nephew]_{6106-his nephew} before the supper was finished , and [his]_196-algernon more genial presence brought out a little of the plot . "_{[878-this boy]} Look here , [uncle]_1049-uncle ! " said [Richard]_186-richard . "_{[878-this boy]} Would [you]_1049-uncle let [a churlish old brute of [a farmer]_{1051-a farmer}]_{1050-a churlish old brute of a farmer} strike [you]_1049-uncle without making [him]_{878-this boy} suffer for it ? " "_[1049-uncle] [I]_0-i fancy [I]_0-i should return the compliment , [[my]_0-i lad]_{1052-my lad} , " replied [[his]_{1052-my lad} uncle]_{674-his uncle} . "_[0-i] Of course [you]_{1052-my lad} would ! So would [I.]_0-i And [he]_{878-this boy} shall suffer for it . " [The boy]_{703-the boy} looked savage , and [[his]_{1052-my lad} uncle]_{674-his uncle} patted [him]_{703-the boy} down . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i 've boxed [[his]_0-i son]_{772-his son} ; [I]_0-i 'll box [him]_{878-this boy} , " said [Richard]_186-richard , shouting for more wine . "_[0-i] What , [boy]_1054-boy ! Is it [old Blaize]_{167-farmer blaize} has been putting [you]_1054-boy up ! " "_[1049-uncle] Never mind , [uncle]_1049-uncle ! " [The boy]_{703-the boy} nodded mysteriously . ' Look there ! ' [Adrian]_346-adrian read on [Ripton]_158-ripton 's face , [he]_346-adrian says ' never mind , ' and lets it out ! "_[1049-uncle] Did [we]_1056-we beat to - day , [uncle]_1049-uncle ? " "_[1054-boy] Yes , [boy]_1054-boy ; and [we]_1056-we 'd beat [them]_1059-them any day [they]_1059-them bowl fair . [I]_0-i 'd beat [them]_1059-them on one leg . There 's only [Watkins]_197-watkins and Featherdene among [them]_1059-them worth a farthing . " "_[1056-we] [We]_1056-we beat ! " cries [Richard]_186-richard . "_[1056-we] Then [we]_1056-we 'll have some more wine , and drink [their]_1059-them healths . " The bell was rung ; wine ordered . Presently comes in heavy [Benson]_187-benson , to say supplies are cut off . One bottle , and no more . [The Captain]_{6111-the captain} whistled : [Adrian]_346-adrian shrugged . The bottle , however , was procured by [Adrian]_346-adrian subsequently . [He]_346-adrian liked studying [intoxicated urchins]_{6112-intoxicated urchins} . One subject was at [Richard]_186-richard 's heart , about which [he]_186-richard was reserved in the midst of [his]_186-richard riot . Too proud to inquire how [[his]_186-richard father]_{775-his father} had taken [his]_186-richard absence , [he]_186-richard burned to hear whether [he]_186-richard was in disgrace . [He]_186-richard led to it repeatedly , and it was constantly evaded by [Algernon]_196-algernon and [Adrian]_346-adrian . At last , when [the boy]_{703-the boy} declared a desire to wish [[his]_{703-the boy} father]_{775-his father} good - night , [Adrian]_346-adrian had to tell [him]_{775-his father} that [he]_{775-his father} was to go straight to bed from the supper - table . [Young Richard]_141-richard 's face fell at that , and [his]_141-richard gaiety forsook [him]_141-richard . [He]_141-richard marched to [[his]_141-richard room]_{6116-his room} without another word . [Adrian]_346-adrian gave [Sir Austin]_186-richard an able version of [[his]_346-adrian son]_{772-his son} 's behaviour and adventures ; dwelling upon this sudden taciturnity when [he]_186-richard heard of [[his]_{703-the boy} father]_{775-his father} 's resolution not to see [him]_{703-the boy} . [The wise youth]_{746-the wise youth} saw that [[his]_{746-the wise youth} chief]_{6120-his chief} was mollified behind [his]_{746-the wise youth} moveless mask , and went to bed , and [Horace]_155-horace , leaving [Sir Austin]_186-richard in [[his]_186-richard study]_{6121-his study} . Long hours [the baronet]_{609-the baronet} sat alone . [The house]_{711-the house} had not [its]_{711-the house} usual influx of Feverels that day . [Austin Wentworth]_150-austin was staying at [Poer Hall]_{10-poer hall} , and had only come over for an hour . At midnight [the house]_{711-the house} breathed sleep . [Sir Austin]_186-richard put on [his]_186-richard cloak and cap , and took the lamp to make [his]_186-richard rounds . [He]_186-richard apprehended nothing special , but with a mind never at rest [he]_186-richard constituted [himself]_186-richard [the sentinel of [Raynham]_3-raynham]_{6125-the sentinel of raynham} . [He]_186-richard passed [the chamber where [the Great - Aunt [Grantley]_{145-great - aunt grantley , who had money to bequeath to the heir}]_{6127-the great - aunt grantley} lay , who was to swell [Richard]_186-richard 's fortune , and so perform [her]_{1060-good creature} chief business on [earth]_6128-earth]_{6126-the chamber where the great - aunt grantley lay , who was to swell richard 's fortune , and so perform her chief business on earth} . By [her]_{1060-good creature} door [he]_186-richard murmured , "_{[1060-good creature]} [Good creature]_{1060-good creature} ! [you]_{1060-good creature} sleep with a sense of duty done , " and paced on , reflecting , "_{[1060-good creature]} [She]_{1060-good creature} has not made money [a demon of discord]_{1061-a demon of discord} , " and blessed [her]_{1060-good creature} . [He]_186-richard had [his]_186-richard thoughts at [Hippias]_139-hippias 's somnolent door , and to [them]_6129-them [the world]_{597-the world} might have subscribed . [A monomaniac at large]_{6131-a monomaniac at large} , watching over [sane people in slumber]_{6132-sane people in slumber} ! thinks [Adrian Harley]_346-adrian , as [he]_346-adrian hears [Sir Austin]_186-richard 's footfall , and truly that was a strange object to see . Where is [the fortress that has not one weak gate]_{6133-the fortress that has not one weak gate} ? where [the man who is sound at each particular angle]_{6134-the man who is sound at each particular angle} ? Ay , meditates [the recumbent cynic]_{6135-the recumbent cynic} , more or less mad is not [[every mother]_{6136-every mother} 's son]_{6137-every mother 's son} ? Favourable circumstances good air , [good company]_{6138-good company} , two or three good rules rigidly adhered to keep [the world]_{597-the world} out of [Bedlam]_17-bedlam . But , let [the world]_{597-the world} fly into a passion , and is not [Bedlam]_17-bedlam the safest abode for it ? [Sir Austin]_186-richard ascended the stairs , and bent [his]_186-richard steps leisurely toward [the chamber where [[his]_186-richard son]_{772-his son} was lying in [the left wing of [the Abbey]_{774-the abbey}]_{6143-the left wing of the abbey}]_{6141-the chamber where his son was lying in the left wing of the abbey} . At the end of the gallery which led to [it]_{6141-the chamber where his son was lying in the left wing of the abbey} [he]_186-richard discovered a dim light . Doubting [it]_6145-it an illusion , [Sir Austin]_186-richard accelerated [his]_186-richard pace . [This wing]_{6146-this wing} had aforetime a bad character . Notwithstanding what years had done to polish it into fair repute , [the Raynham kitchen]_{6147-the raynham kitchen} stuck to tradition , and preserved certain stories of ghosts seen there , that effectually blackened it in the susceptible minds of [new house - maids]_{6148-new house - maids} and [under - crooks , whose fears would not allow [the sinner]_{6150-the sinner} to wash [his]_{6150-the sinner} sins]_{6149-under - crooks , whose fears would not allow the sinner to wash his sins} . [Sir Austin]_186-richard had heard of the tales circulated by [[his]_186-richard domestics]_{6151-his domestics} underground . [He]_186-richard cherished [his]_186-richard own belief , but discouraged theirs , and it was treason at [Raynham]_3-raynham to be caught traducing [the left wing]_{6152-the left wing} . As [the baronet]_{609-the baronet} advanced , the fact of a light burning was clear to [him]_186-richard . A slight descent brought [him]_186-richard into [the passage]_{1010-the passage} , and [he]_186-richard beheld a poor human candle standing outside [[[his]_186-richard son]_{772-his son} 's chamber]_{6156-his son 's chamber} . At the same moment a door closed hastily . [He]_186-richard entered [[Richard]_186-richard 's room]_{1008-richard 's room} . [The boy]_{703-the boy} was absent . [The bed]_{6159-the bed} was unpressed : no clothes about : nothing to show that [he]_{703-the boy} had been [there]_6062-there that night . [Sir Austin]_186-richard felt vaguely apprehensive . Has [he]_{703-the boy} gone to [[my]_{1060-good creature} room]_{6161-my room} to await [me]_{1060-good creature} ? thought [the father]_{6162-the father} 's heart . Something like a tear quivered in [his]_186-richard arid eyes as [he]_186-richard meditated and hoped this might be so . [[His]_186-richard own sleeping - room]_{6163-his own sleeping - room} faced that of [[his]_186-richard son]_{772-his son} . [He]_186-richard strode to [it]_{6163-his own sleeping - room} with a quick heart . [It]_{6163-his own sleeping - room} was empty . [Alarm]_198-alarm dislodged anger from [his]_186-richard jealous heart , and dread of evil put a thousand questions to [him]_186-richard that were answered in air . After pacing up and down [[his]_186-richard room]_{6116-his room} [he]_186-richard determined to go and ask [the boy]_{703-the boy} [Thompson]_158-ripton , as [he]_186-richard called [Ripton]_158-ripton , what was known to [him]_{703-the boy} . [The chamber assigned to [Master Ripton Thompson]_158-ripton]_{6167-the chamber assigned to master ripton thompson} was at [the northern extremity of [the passage]_{1010-the passage}]_{6168-the northern extremity of the passage} , and overlooked [Lobourne]_4-lobourne and [the valley to the West]_{6170-the valley to the west} . The bed stood between the window and the door . [Six Austin]_186-richard found the door ajar , and the interior dark . To [his]_186-richard surprise , [the boy]_{703-the boy} [Thompson]_158-ripton 's couch , as revealed by the rays of [his]_186-richard lamp , was likewise vacant . [He]_186-richard was turning back when [he]_186-richard fancied [he]_186-richard heard the sibilation of a whispering in [the room]_{671-the room} . [Sir Austin]_186-richard cloaked the lamp and trod silently toward the window . The heads of [[his]_186-richard son]_{772-his son} [Richard]_186-richard and [the boy Thompson]_{6174-the boy thompson} were seen crouched against the glass , holding excited converse together . [Sir Austin]_186-richard listened , but [he]_186-richard listened to a language of which [he]_186-richard possessed not the key . [Their]_6175-their talk was of fire , and of delay : of expected agrarian astonishment : of [a farmer]_{1051-a farmer} 's huge wrath : of violence exercised upon [gentlemen]_{6045-gentlemen} , and of vengeance : talk that [the boys jerked out by fits , and that came as broken links of a chain impossible to connect]_{6178-the boys jerked out by fits , and that came as broken links of a chain impossible to connect} . But [they]_6175-their awake curiosity . [The baronet]_{609-the baronet} condescended to play the spy upon [[his]_186-richard son]_{772-his son} . Over [Lobourne]_4-lobourne and [the valley]_{894-the valley} lay black night and innumerable stars . "_{[1060-good creature]} How jolly [I]_0-i feel ! " exclaimed [Ripton]_158-ripton , inspired by claret ; and then , after a luxurious pause "_[0-i] [I]_0-i think [that fellow]_{1062-that fellow} has pocketed [his]_{1062-that fellow} guinea , and cut [his]_{1062-that fellow} lucky . " [Richard]_186-richard allowed a long minute to pass , during which [the baronet]_{609-the baronet} waited anxiously for [his]_186-richard voice , hardly recognizing it when [he]_186-richard heard its altered tones . "_{[1062-that fellow]} If [he]_{1062-that fellow} has , [I]_0-i 'll go ; and [I]_0-i 'll do it [myself]_0-i . " "_[0-i] [You]_0-i would ? " returned [Master Ripton]_158-ripton . "_[0-i] Well , [I]_0-i 'm hanged ! [I]_0-i say , if [you]_0-i went to [school]_785-school , would n't [you]_0-i get into [rows]_1064-rows ! Perhaps [he]_{1062-that fellow} has n't found the place where the box was stuck in . [I]_0-i think [he]_{1062-that fellow} funks it . [I]_0-i almost wish [you]_0-i had n't done it , upon [my]_0-i honour eh ? Look there ! what was that ? That looked like something . [I]_0-i say ! do [you]_0-i think [we]_1065-we shall ever be found out ? " [Master Ripton]_158-ripton intoned this abrupt interrogation verb seriously . "_[0-i] [I]_0-i do n't think about it , " said [Richard]_186-richard , all [his]_186-richard faculties bent on signs from [Lobourne]_181-lobourne . "_[0-i] Well , but , " [Ripton]_158-ripton persisted , ' suppose [we]_1065-we are found out ? "_[0-i] " If [we]_1065-we are , [I]_186-richard must pay for it . "_{[186-richard]} [Sir Austin]_186-richard breathed the better for this reply . [He]_186-richard was beginning to gather a clue to the dialogue . [[His]_186-richard son]_{772-his son} was engaged in a plot , and was , moreover , [the leader of the plot]_{1067-the leader of the plot} . [He]_186-richard listened for further enlightenment . " What was [the fellow]_{6183-the fellow} 's name ? "_[158-ripton] inquired [Ripton]_158-ripton . [[His]_158-ripton companion]_{952-his companion} answered , " [Tom Bakewell]_199-tom . "_{[952-his companion]} " [I]_158-ripton 'll tell [you]_{1069-the young sensualist} what , "_[158-ripton] continued [Ripton]_158-ripton . " [You]_{1069-the young sensualist} let it all clean out to [[your]_{1069-the young sensualist} cousin]_{6184-your cousin} and [uncle]_1049-uncle at supper . How capital claret is with partridge - pie ! What a lot [I]_158-ripton ate ! Did n't [you]_{1069-the young sensualist} see [me]_158-ripton frown ? "_[158-ripton] [The young sensualist]_{1069-the young sensualist} was in an ecstasy of gratitude to [his]_{1069-the young sensualist} late refection , and the slightest word recalled [him]_{1069-the young sensualist} to it . [Richard]_186-richard answered [him]_{1069-the young sensualist} : " Yes ; and felt [your]_{1069-the young sensualist} kick . It does n't matter . [Rady]_191-rady 's safe , and [uncle]_1049-uncle never blabs . "_{[186-richard]} " Well , [my]_158-ripton plan is to keep it close . [You]_{1069-the young sensualist} 're never safe if [you]_{1069-the young sensualist} do n't . [I]_158-ripton never drank much claret before , "_[158-ripton] [Ripton]_158-ripton was off again . " Wo n't [I]_158-ripton now , though ! claret 's [my]_158-ripton wine . [You]_186-richard know , it may come out any day , and then [we]_6187-we 're done for , "_[158-ripton] [he]_158-ripton rather incongruously appended . [Richard]_186-richard only took up the business - thread of [[his]_186-richard friend]_{614-his friend} 's rambling chatter , and answered : " [You]_186-richard 've got nothing to do with it , if [we]_6187-we are . "_{[186-richard]} " Have n't [I]_158-ripton , though ! [I]_158-ripton did n't stick - in the box but [I]_158-ripton 'm [an accomplice]_{6188-an accomplice} , that 's clear . Besides , "_[158-ripton] added [Ripton]_158-ripton , " do [you]_{1069-the young sensualist} think [I]_158-ripton should leave [you]_{1069-the young sensualist} to bear it all on [your]_{1069-the young sensualist} shoulders ? [I]_158-ripton ai n't [that sort of chap]_{6189-that sort of chap} , [Ricky]_186-richard , [I]_158-ripton can tell [you]_{1069-the young sensualist} . "_[158-ripton] [Sir Austin]_186-richard thought more highly of [the boy [Thompson]_158-ripton]_{6174-the boy thompson} . Still it looked a detestable conspiracy , and the altered manner of [[his]_186-richard son]_{772-his son} impressed [him]_186-richard strangely . [He]_{6174-the boy thompson} was not [the boy of yesterday]_{1073-the boy of yesterday} . To [Sir Austin]_186-richard it seemed as if a gulf had suddenly opened between [them]_1074-them . [The boy]_{703-the boy} had embarked , and was on the waters of life in [[his]_{703-the boy} own vessel]_{1076-his own vessel} . It was as vain to call [him]_{703-the boy} back as to attempt to erase what Time has written with the Judgment Blood ! [This child]_{1077-this child} , for whom [he]_186-richard had prayed nightly in such a fervour and humbleness to [God]_176-god , the dangers were about [him]_186-richard , the temptations thick on [him]_186-richard , and the devil on board piloting . If a day had done so much , what would years do ? Were prayers and all the watchfulness [he]_186-richard had expended of no avail ? A sensation of infinite melancholy overcame [the poor gentleman]_{1078-the poor gentleman} a thought that [he]_186-richard was fighting with a fate in [this beloved boy]_{1079-this beloved boy} . [He]_186-richard was half disposed to arrest [the two conspirators]_{1080-the two conspirators} on the spot , and make [them]_{1080-the two conspirators} confess , and absolve [themselves]_{1080-the two conspirators} ; but it seemed to [him]_186-richard better to keep an unseen eye over [[his]_186-richard son]_{772-his son} : [Sir Austin]_186-richard 's old system prevailed . [Adrian]_346-adrian characterized this system well , in saying that [Sir Austin]_186-richard wished to be [Providence]_{200-providence} to [[his]_186-richard son]_{772-his son} . If immeasurable love were perfect wisdom , [one human being]_{1083-one human being} might almost impersonate [Providence]_{200-providence} to another . Alas ! love , divine as it is , can do no more than lighten [the house [it]_{1084-the house it inhabits} inhabits]_{1084-the house it inhabits} must take its shape , sometimes intensify its narrowness can spiritualize , but not expel , [the old lifelong lodgers above - stairs and below]_{1085-the old lifelong lodgers above - stairs and below} . [Sir Austin]_186-richard decided to continue quiescent . [The valley]_{894-the valley} still lay black beneath the large autumnal stars , and the exclamations of [the boys]_{839-the boys} were becoming fevered and impatient . [By - and - by one]_{1088-by - and - by one} insisted that [he]_186-richard had seen a twinkle . The direction [he]_186-richard gave was out of [their]_{839-the boys} anticipations . Again the twinkle was announced . [Both boys]_{865-both boys} started to [their]_{865-both boys} feet . It was a twinkle in the right direction now . " [He]_186-richard 's done it ! "_{[186-richard]} cried [Richard]_186-richard , in great heat . " Now [you]_186-richard may say old Blaize'll soon be [old Blazes]_{201-old blazes} , [Rip]_188-rip . [I]_186-richard hope [he]_186-richard 's asleep . "_{[186-richard]} " [I]_158-ripton 'm sure [he]_186-richard 's snoring ! Look there ! [He]_186-richard 's alight fast enough . [He]_186-richard 's dry . [He]_186-richard 'll burn . [I]_158-ripton say , "_[158-ripton] [Ripton]_158-ripton re - assumed the serious intonation , " do [you]_186-richard think [they]_{839-the boys} 'll ever suspect [us]_{839-the boys} ? "_[158-ripton] " What if [they]_{839-the boys} do ? [We]_{839-the boys} must brunt it . "_{[186-richard]} " Of course [we]_{839-the boys} will . But , [I]_186-richard say ! [I]_186-richard wish [you]_186-richard had n't given [them]_{839-the boys} the scent , though . [I]_186-richard like to look innocent . [I]_186-richard ca n't when [I]_186-richard know [people]_661-people suspect [me]_186-richard . [Lord]_6191-lord ! look there ! Is n't it just beginning to flare up ! "_{[186-richard]} [[The farmer]_{863-the farmer} 's grounds]_{1091-the farmer 's grounds} were indeed gradually standing out in sombre shadows . " [I]_186-richard 'll fetch [my]_186-richard telescope , "_{[186-richard]} said [Richard]_186-richard . [Ripton]_158-ripton , somehow not liking to be left alone , caught hold of [him]_186-richard . " No ; do n't go and lose the best of it . Here , [I]_158-ripton 'll throw open the window , and [we]_{839-the boys} can see . "_[158-ripton] The window was flung open , and [the boys]_{839-the boys} instantly stretched half [their]_{839-the boys} bodies out of it ; [Ripton]_158-ripton appearing to devour the rising flames with [his]_158-ripton mouth : [Richard]_186-richard with [his]_186-richard eyes . Opaque and statuesque stood [the figure of [the baronet]_{609-the baronet} behind [them]_{839-the boys}]_{1093-the figure of the baronet behind them} . The wind was low . Dense masses of smoke hung amid the darting snakes of fire , and a red malign light was on the neighbouring leafage . [No figures]_{1095-no figures} could be seen . Apparently the flames had nothing to contend against , for [they]_{839-the boys} were making terrible strides into the darkness . " Oh ! "_{[186-richard]} shouted [Richard]_186-richard , overcome by excitement , " if [I]_186-richard had [my]_186-richard telescope ! [We]_{839-the boys} must have it ! Let [me]_186-richard go and fetch it ! [I]_186-richard Will ! "_{[186-richard]} [The boys]_{839-the boys} struggled together , and [Sir Austin]_186-richard stepped back . As [he]_186-richard did so , a cry was heard in [the passage]_{1010-the passage} . [He]_186-richard hurried out , closed the chamber , and came upon [little Clare]_147-clare lying senseless along the door .